Underplayed Gems

House of Shadow (2023)

House of Shadow cover
Developer
High Clarity Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You navigate interconnected pixel-art areas, timing jumps and dodging monsters on the way to a final boss, unlocking upgrades as you go.

action-adventuremetroidvaniaprecise platformingchallenging combatpixel graphicssingleplayernonlinearfantasy

What players say

Players call it a short but solid metroidvania with clever platforming and a fair price for its length. The final boss is a notorious difficulty spike that stops some players from finishing. The art is minimal, but the gameplay tightens around a tough but rewarding experience.

Screenshots

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