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Pale Abyss - Prototype

87% positive · 365 Steam reviews · released Feb 17, 2025 · by Permanent Crab Studios

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Visuals & audio84% positive · 113 mentions
“Short souls-like RPG demo game. The visuals are extremely beautiful and have a charming soundtrack. Maybe it will please the audience of Lunacid and Dread Delusion. Don't get me wrong, but I don't think it's a good choice, “masking” a free…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 2 h played
Gameplay & mechanics79% positive · 89 mentions
“This is a great King's Field-style RPG. The exploration is interesting, and meaningful; it constantly requires the player to examine their surroundings, and try new paths forward. Once you get out of the tutorial hallway cave, the level…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 1 h played
Content & longevity75% positive · 44 mentions
“Good concept, a little bare bones and repetitive at the moment, but executed competently enough to leave one wanting more.”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 1 h played
Controls & UI62% positive · 34 mentions
“This is a great King's Field-style RPG. The exploration is interesting, and meaningful; it constantly requires the player to examine their surroundings, and try new paths forward. Once you get out of the tutorial hallway cave, the level…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 1 h played
Performance & stability75% positive · 28 mentions
“Had a throbbing, spiritual erection for this—the kind that lets you ignore your responsibilities for a whole weekend. Normally, I keep my mouth shut when I get free food, but g*ddamn, man—I gotta keep it real. The mouse feels like it’s…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 1 h played
Difficulty & balance74% positive · 27 mentions
“This is a great King's Field-style RPG. The exploration is interesting, and meaningful; it constantly requires the player to examine their surroundings, and try new paths forward. Once you get out of the tutorial hallway cave, the level…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 1 h played
Story & writing85% positive · 20 mentions
“Total playtime with taking notes: 104 minutes Probable playtime without taking notes: about 60 minutes Deaths: 1 (jumped down) Key take aways of the game: It is an extremely solid demo and totally worth trying as it is free. In its current…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 2 h played

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Free to play

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