Underplayed Gems

Hex of the Lich (2022)

Hex of the Lich cover
Developer
Clobster Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a deliberate turn-based dungeon crawler where you customise spells from modular hexes to methodically obliterate horrors.

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What players say

Players praise the creative spell crafting system that lets them build overpowered combos, but warn of a steep learning curve and a lack of tutorials. There are complaints about limited path variety, short content, and occasional progress reset bugs.

Screenshots

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