Underplayed Gems

Howl (2023)

Howl cover
Developer
Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH
Publisher
astragon Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You carefully plan each move in a grim, painted world where every step feels like a calculated gamble against a relentless plague.

tacticaldeliberateatmosphericdark fantasymethodicaltensehand-drawnstrategic

What players say

Players describe a short, turn-based puzzle game with a striking visual style that is satisfying to complete but grows repetitive. Many finish it in under 10 hours and note a free expansion added later. Some achievements are bugged, and the final optional boss feels unfairly hard to some.

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