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1991 PC free

An early first-person dungeon crawler where you explore a vast labyrinth, fight turn-based battles against monsters, and face the dark lord Dark Sol who threatens the kingdom.

What defines Shining in the Darkness:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression

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