Underplayed Gems

Humanities Legend: Hollow Ascending (2021)

Humanities Legend: Hollow Ascending cover
Developer
Derek Tanis
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate souls-like action RPG where careful parrying and stamina management define tense medieval combat.

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What players say

Players compare it to Sekiro for its parry-focused combat rather than dodge-rolling. It is a short, janky but enjoyable indie soulslike from a solo developer, though some call the animations clunky and it does not run on Steam Deck.

Screenshots

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