Underplayed Gems

Journey to the Dao (2025)

Journey to the Dao cover
Developer
GOD BLACK STUDIO, GU BI
Publisher
GOD BLACK STUDIO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, RPG, Early Access
Rating
3.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, retro open-world RPG where careful turn-based tactics and character development are key to overcoming formidable foes in a dark fantasy cultivation setting.

retroopen worldturn-basedstrategicatmosphericchallengingcustomizablepixel graphics

What players say

Players praise the complex skill and talent system but warn that missing quest markers and random spawn points for key objectives make progress frustrating without a guide. Disagreement exists on replay value: some call it a good time sink with rich content, others say it is too rough to play twice.

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