Underplayed Gems

Inkbound (2024)

Inkbound cover
Developer
Shiny Shoe
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 4,011 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Inkbound feels like a methodical and colorful tactical puzzle where each turn demands careful planning and adaptation, with a persistent sense of discovery and risk.

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What players say

Players praise the ability-based tactical combat and the variety of builds and characters, comparing it favorably to Slay the Spire. But they consistently say the developers have stopped supporting the game, leaving it unbalanced and without promised content.

Screenshots

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