Underplayed Gems

Hell Forge (2026)

Hell Forge cover
Developer
Gaby Rla
Publisher
LiberateGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, retro-styled roguelite where each run feels like a high-risk gamble driven by pursuit of ever-improving runs.

retroroguelitesurvivorobsession-drivenaction-packedriskyrepetitivehigh stakes

What players say

Players split on the upgrade system: some find the forge's high failure rate frustrating, while others love the dopamine of finally succeeding. Several note the characters do not play differently, and performance issues like crashes on alt-tab are common. The dark pixel art and simple controls are widely praised.

Screenshots

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