Sunderfolk
Last updated: 2025-04-26
- Easy to pick up and play.
- Engaging and strategic combat.
- Digital tabletop experience.
- Single purchase enables group play.
- Intuitive phone-as-controller integration.
- High price for the amount of content.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 137
- Helpful reviews
- 84%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 16%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 94%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 6%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 349
- Negative points
- 56
- Gameplay points
- 22
- Perf. points
- 20
- Rec. points
- 81
- Misc points
- 7
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to pick up and play | The game is praised for its accessibility and ease of play, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced gamers. It simplifies tabletop gaming, removing complex rules and setup while encouraging teamwork and strategic thinking. The game is also great for introducing non-gamers to the hobby. | 96% |
| Engaging and strategic combat | Reviewers consistently highlight the engaging and strategic combat, which offers depth and complexity without being overwhelming. The game provides satisfying character progression and customization options, encouraging players to experiment with different builds and playstyles. The combat is easy to understand, but has depth. | 93% |
| Digital tabletop experience | The game successfully blends tabletop and video game elements, offering a digital couch co-op experience reminiscent of games like Gloomhaven and D&D. It captures the social and strategic aspects of tabletop gaming without the need for physical setup or complex rule management. | 91% |
| Single purchase for group play | A key feature is that only one player needs to purchase the game for a group to play together, significantly lowering the barrier to entry. This makes it an attractive option for friends looking for a cost-effective co-op experience. This also allows for remote play via streaming. | 79% |
| Intuitive phone-as-controller integration | The innovative phone-as-controller mechanic is well-executed and intuitive, enhancing the co-op experience. It streamlines gameplay by offloading UI elements and character-specific information to individual devices, reducing screen clutter and improving information access. Players can also set their own language on their personal devices, which is beneficial for mixed language households. | 35% |
| Unique and well-designed characters | Each character feels unique and brings distinct abilities to the team, enhancing the co-op experience. The characters are balanced, different to play, and well-designed. Classes offer diverse gameplay experiences. | 23% |
| Appealing and polished art style | The game features a polished and appealing art style, with well-designed character models, cohesive environments, and great voice acting. The visuals contribute to an immersive and enjoyable experience. The game has a great atmosphere. | 19% |
| Customizable, TTRPG-like elements | The game incorporates TTRPG-like elements such as naming monsters and stealing gold. The ability to name characters and buildings adds a personal touch, allowing players to create their own world. This adds a custom touch to the world and leads to funny moments. | 9% |
| Entertaining story | The story is cute and the art is good quality. The story is nice so far. The story is easy to get invested in. | 5% |
| Engaging town system | The between-mission town screen is engaging, featuring charming conversations with townsfolk and unlocking upgrades to town systems by building rapport. The app integration is well-done, especially the simultaneous town sections where players' locations are visible on the TV. | 4% |
| Zero admin, pure gameplay | The game handles all the administrative tasks for the player. The game has no microtransactions or live service elements. This allows for zero admin and pure gameplay. | 4% |