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1428: Shadows over Silesia

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.

What works
  • Engaging historical fantasy story
  • Challenging and tactical combat
  • Immersive atmosphere and soundtrack
  • Well-designed puzzles and stealth sections
  • Excellent accessibility options
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and unintuitive controls and camera
  • Linear level design with limited exploration
  • Frustrating combat difficulty spikes
  • Lack of character customization
  • Some technical bugs and interface quirks

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity

  • You Will Die Here Tonight

  • The Beast Inside

  • Pathologic Classic HD

  • BELOW

  • Protocol

  • BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue

  • Remothered: Tormented Fathers

  • Little Big Adventure
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • You Will Die Here Tonight

  • Protocol

  • BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue
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1428: Shadows over Silesia: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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