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2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable84 % positive19.50 €

A grid-based first-person dungeon crawler in a steampunk setting, reminiscent of Legend of Grimrock. You explore a mechanical tower, solve puzzles and fight in real time with a single hero whose gear and skills you customize.

  • Interconnected level design
  • Lots to discover
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Strong character progression

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Transistor

75 %Match

2014USK 12PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive19.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Vaporum: melee combat with weapons or fists, tactical depth and deep character progression.

A gorgeous sci-fi action RPG in which the singer Red wanders the city of Cloudbank with a talking sword, blending real-time fights with a pausable planning mode. Freely combinable Functions allow creative builds, and a melancholic soundtrack defines the whole experience.

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The Swapper

Puzzles and brain teasers

An atmospheric puzzle platformer where you create clones of yourself and swap between them to solve puzzles on an abandoned space station. Its handcrafted, claustrophobic look and philosophical story about consciousness and identity set it apart.

UnderRail

Strong character progression

A punishing old-school isometric RPG set in a post-apocalyptic underground subway world, built around turn-based tactical combat and highly flexible character builds. Exploration, crafting and meaningful choices shape your survival.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

Sci-fi setting

Turn-based tactics in the Warhammer 40,000 universe: as a Magos you lead Adeptus Mechanicus tech-priests across a Necron tomb world. A dark, atmospheric game with resource management, squad upgrades and tight, punchy battles.

Ruiner

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A brutal top-down shooter set in a neon-soaked cyberpunk dystopia, blending fast dodging, melee and abilities into frantic fights. Its striking visual style and driving electronic soundtrack define the experience.

Eye of the Beholder

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic first-person real-time dungeon crawler where you guide a party of four heroes through the sewers and catacombs beneath Waterdeep. Built on AD&D rules, it emphasizes mapping, puzzles, and resource management.

Worldless

Strong character progression

A minimalist, abstract-looking 2D Metroidvania that blends platforming exploration with turn-based fights where timing and adaptation matter. Its enigmatic, interpretive narrative leaves plenty of room for your own readings.

Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic first-person real-time dungeon crawler set in the Forgotten Realms. You guide a party through mazes, solve puzzles and fight under AD&D rules as you delve into the Darkmoon temple.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Puzzles and brain teasers

A reimagined version of the original Tomb Raider with redesigned levels where Lara Croft climbs, leaps and solves tricky environmental puzzles in ancient tombs. Occasional gunfights against animals and enemies break up the exploration.

Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D Metroidvania with fast, combo-driven combat and plenty of room for character customization. You explore a sprawling, dark world and tailor your abilities and playstyle extensively.

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