Unepic
This is Daniel, a normal guy from recent times: a great videogame player, big sci-fi movie fan, novice player of role playing games, pot-head and overall, horny due to a mysterious lack of success with girls. Wait... is Unepic not a medieval fantasy game? Why is the main character a guy from today's world? To find out the answer you will have to play the game...
What it feels like
A pot-head sci-fi fan trapped in a fantasy world creates absurdist humor and mischievous tone throughout. Comedy tags and the fish-out-of-water premise establish a carefree, irreverent mood avoiding seriousness.
What it's about
The medieval fantasy castle setting with magic and RPG elements provides the world's primary aesthetic despite the modern protagonist's incongruity. A modern man thrust into a fantasy world explores questions of self and adaptation, though not the narrative focus.
How it plays
Jumping and navigating hazardous geometry through the castle is a central challenge, supported by platform and side-scroller tags. Close-quarters sword and spell combat against castle enemies is a major system in this action-RPG. Combining materials and managing inventory are typical RPG progression systems implied by RPG and adventure mechanics.
How it looks and sounds
The side-scroller perspective is explicitly mentioned and defines how the platforming and combat are framed. Pixel graphics are mentioned in user tags, establishing a retro 2D visual identity.
How it's structured
A continuous castle map with ability-gated progression and backtracking rewards is the core structure, as evidenced by user tags and typical Metroidvania design patterns. Designed primarily as a solo experience, with co-op available as an additional mode rather than the core experience. Co-op play is available, though secondary to single-player design.
Kindred games
Shares Metroidvania, Platforming, Side View, Melee Combat.
Both lean into Metroidvania, Platforming, Side View, Melee Combat.
Shares Side View, Metroidvania, Platforming, Melee Combat.
Both lean into Side View, Platforming, Metroidvania, Single-Player.
Shares Platforming, Side View, Lighthearted, Melee Combat.
Both lean into Platforming, Side View, Single-Player, Lighthearted.
Closest hidden gems
A lesser-known kindred — Platforming, Side View, Local Co-op, Playful. 89% positive across 4,629 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Platforming, Side View, Local Co-op, Lighthearted.
A lesser-known kindred — Platforming, Side View, Playful, Lighthearted. 97% positive across 4,408 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Platforming, Side View, Single-Player, Playful.
A lesser-known kindred — Platforming, Melee Combat, Playful, Lighthearted. 88% positive across 4,355 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Platforming, Melee Combat, Playful, Single-Player.