If you’ve been itching for a reason to dust off your digital mapping skills and dive into a world where every step could be your last, Rake in Grass has delivered a total gem with Underkeep. This isn’t just another stroll through a dark hallway; it is a polished, grid-based dungeon crawler that feels like a warm, slightly dangerous hug for fans of the old-school DRPG genre. While many modern games try to hold your hand through every corridor, this title respects your intelligence and your thirst for tactical exploration.
The first thing you’ll notice is how the game strikes that perfect balance between retro charm and modern fluidity. You lead a party of four adventurers through a sprawling, hand-crafted world filled with the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to keep the lights on in your living room. The first-person perspective keeps the tension high, ensuring that every corner turned is a calculated risk. Whether you are managing your resources or fine-tuning your party’s unique abilities, the depth here is seriously impressive without ever feeling like a chore.
What really sets this experience apart is the turn-based combat. It’s not just about clicking “attack” until the bad guy disappears; it’s a strategic puzzle where positioning and timing are everything. Rake in Grass has a reputation for tight gameplay loops, and they’ve absolutely nailed the progression system here. Finding a piece of rare loot or discovering a hidden passage behind a suspicious-looking wall provides that genuine rush of discovery that many big-budget titles seem to have forgotten along the way.
Ultimately, this is a love letter to the classics that manages to carve out its own identity. It’s gritty, it’s rewarding, and it has that “just one more floor” energy that will keep you up way past your bedtime. If you’re looking for a challenging RPG that prioritizes immersion and clever design over mindless button-mashing, you really need to see what’s waiting for you in the shadows of this dungeon. It’s time to stop standing at the entrance and start your descent.
