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2025 PCPlayStationXbox −50 % 14.99 € 7.49 € 👍 69 % Mixed, 85 reviews on Steam

A challenging sci-fi action RPG in which an expedition lands on an unexplored planet and investigates a colossal monolith left by a lost civilisation. It leans on layered systems and character development.

What defines Empyreal:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Strong character progression
  • Lots to discover
  • Challenging difficulty

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