The Land Beneath Us v1.8.5.3

The Land Beneath Us blends turn-based tactics with rogue-lite action in a compact, stylish dungeon crawler set in the mythic Underworld of Annwn. You play as the Ultimate Soul Harvester (U.S.H.), a forged machine armed with Soul-Technology and driven by a mission of redemption. The world is atmospheric and layered with short, punchy levels that encourage experimentation with movement, positioning and combo timing rather than long, drawn-out encounters.

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Combat is the star: customizable movement combos and powerful abilities reward planning and rhythm. Each run feels kinetic as you chain hits, dash into new positions, and decide whether to press the attack or change approach. The weapon variety-Blood Axes, Longinus Spears, Lazer Pistols and more-adds tactical flavor, since different loadouts meaningfully change how you engage enemies. Progression is satisfying too: collecting souls from foes lets you boost stats, specialize in a Weapon skill tree, or invest in Combo Abilities for a more strategic, ranged approach.

The game also leans into narrative choices. Characters in the Underworld can be engaged, bartered with, or confronted, and their stories help shape your path through Annwn. These interaction options add personality and replay value beyond the core combat loop. Short runs make it easy to experiment with builds and weapons without a heavy time commitment.

On the downside, players expecting a nonstop action ARPG may find the turn-based, combo-driven pacing deliberate; success often depends on learning enemy patterns and optimizing combos rather than brute force. But if you enjoy tactical, stylish combat and a compact rogue-lite loop with a mythological twist, The Land Beneath Us delivers a lot of fun per run. The game is Steam Deck Verified and can be downloaded on Steam.