Another Star (2015)

Developer: Vision Riders Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 60 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic console-style RPG that balances brisk turn-based combat with the thrill of uncovering hidden secrets across a pixelated fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the authentic NES-era RPG feel and the world full of secrets, but the combat is a sticking point: on each turn you pick a single action for the whole party, with attacks hitting all enemies at once, which some find tedious and others say keeps battles quick.

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