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A punishing turn-based RPG with steep difficulty and a confrontational tone, built around surviving repeated failures.

A Bastard's Tale
A punishing medieval sword-fighting action-adventure with parry-focused combat, retro pixel art, and a single-player campaign lasting around 20 hours.
2015-05-26
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The Legend of Shiande
Games like The Legend of Shiande

Find the Steam hidden gems

single-players with secrets you find without a guideor

Edit search

Games like The Legend of Shiande

A punishing turn-based RPG with steep difficulty and a confrontational tone, built around surviving repeated failures.

A Bastard's Tale
A punishing medieval sword-fighting action-adventure with parry-focused combat, retro pixel art, and a single-player campaign lasting around 20 hours.
2015-05-26
- Action
- Adventure

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