Savage: The Shard of Gosen

Developer / Publisher: Planet Tobor

Apr 30, 2019

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
non linear
Has Overworld

Combat

parry

Features

equipment
leveling

Themes

fantasy
gore
medieval

Sub-Genre

RPG
Zelda-like

Summary

A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Differences
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MV Temperature
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- exploration
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- Differences
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- boss gated
- fast travel
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