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A classic RPG set in a lawless tropical archipelago hiding a dark and sinister secret. Inspired by retro dungeon crawlers and tabletop classics, it blends turn-based combat, written storytelling and hand-drawn art into an immersive experience designed for quick ventures and long sessions both.

Reviews: Positive — 90% — of 41 reviews
Released: 2023-04-29
Developer: Monomyth
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

    Return with us, to the days of yesteryear. When 8 colors were enough, and the pixels were individually detectable to the human eye. This is LOWLANDER, a fantasy role-playing adventure from simpler times. This might be your father’s RPG!

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Retro 9.5%

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