Underplayed Gems

Hard to Be a God (2015)

Hard to Be a God cover
Developer
Burut CT
Publisher
Akella
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 135 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn, dialogue-heavy role-playing game where you navigate a medieval society as a superhuman agent, blending stealth and diplomacy with a restrained, atmospheric feel.

atmosphericslowdeliberatestealthdialogue-heavyretrosci-fi medieval

What players say

Players are split on this old-school RPG. Nostalgic fans praise its unique world and story, but most agree combat is clunky and frustrating, with many turned away by dated mechanics and poor translation.

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