Kaetram

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Kaetram is a pixel-based 2D Role Playing Game set in medieval-inspired times, offering a single-player experience filled with grinding and leveling up. Explore the vast world, complete quests, and engage in battles to enhance your character's abilities and skillset. Immerse yourself in this nostalgic MMORPG and create your own epic adventure.

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Play Modes

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

Kaetram offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic MMORPGs like OSRS, with a charming pixel art style and engaging gameplay.
The game has a friendly and helpful community, with active developers who are responsive to player feedback and regularly implement updates.
It's a free-to-play game with no pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to enjoy the experience without financial barriers.

The game suffers from significant bugs and UI issues, including hard locks in the tutorial and unresponsive controls, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
There are concerns about a toxic community atmosphere, with reports of favoritism towards paying players and unprofessional behavior from moderators.
The gameplay can feel grindy and unbalanced, particularly for certain classes, leading to frustration for players seeking a more equitable experience.

grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The game is widely described as grindy, drawing comparisons to classic titles like RuneScape, with players experiencing a mix of enjoyment and frustration from the repetitive nature of farming and crafting. While some appreciate the steady progression and extensive content, others find the grind excessive and tedious, leading to a polarized reception regarding its gameplay loop. Overall, it caters to fans of grind-heavy MMOs but may deter those seeking a more dynamic experience.
- “Nom nom nom game really hits the spot for me, has tons to do and feels grindy enough but not too grindy to make you feel you need to stop.”
- “Nom nom nom game really hits the spot for me, has tons to do and feels grindy enough but not too grindy to make you feel you need to stop.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Like other games in this genre, the game attempts to make up for its lack of content by making everything a grindy slog.”
- “Ultra-repetitive game that consists of nothing but farming generic respawning mobs for an eternity.”
- “Boring, dull, grindy, terrible UI.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
The story in Kaetram offers players the unique opportunity to craft their own narrative while addressing serious themes like slavery through engaging quests and faction involvement. However, many users find the quest direction unclear and the quest log unhelpful, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to progress. Overall, while the game has potential for a compelling storyline, its execution currently leaves much to be desired.
- “Kaetram is an MMORPG in which you get to write your own story, instead of following a laid-out path.”
- “Kaetram tackles the issue of slavery through a compelling in-game storyline where players influence the abolition of the oppressive system.”
- “Set in a medieval fantasy world, slavery is deeply ingrained, but players can join freedom-fighter factions and engage in quests that challenge this institution.”
- “Really hard to know what to do/where to go regarding quests and progression.”
- “Also the quests are unclear and don't explain what to do sometimes, so you have to re-run back to the quest giver to see what you need.”
- “Runescape if the UI was annoying, the quests were generic MMORPG sidequests (literally named your quests generic quest 1/2/etc.) and the skilling had the most minimal amount of depth.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a dynamic trading system and a commitment to fairness without pay-to-win mechanics. However, it suffers from significant balancing issues, frustrating boss mechanics, and a lack of meaningful content, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game has potential, it requires refinements to its mechanics and technical performance to fully realize it.
- “Its trading system adds a dynamic social aspect, while the game’s dedication to being free from pay-to-win mechanics keeps everything fair and competitive.”
- “Old school game with easy and challenging gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is simple and much fun.”
- “Certain boss mechanics are weird; the Skeleton King can kill you instantly from poison, the Goblin King has the worst possible drop rate, and the Pirate Captain forces you to move around in a map with really strange areas to walk in.”
- “I've spent some time playing this game, and while I appreciate the 16-bit graphics, there are significant issues with gameplay.”
- “The game is plagued by significant balancing issues, a lack of meaningful content, and a clear pay-to-win structure that undermines the integrity of the gameplay.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro aesthetic, reminiscent of 16-bit visuals, which some players find endearing and polished. While the cute pixel art style captivates many, there are notable usability issues, such as the lack of hover-over text for icons, which can hinder gameplay. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia, appealing to those who appreciate a classic look, despite some players feeling they appear outdated.
- “This MMORPG delivers a refreshing twist on the genre with its endearingly retro aesthetic and a surprisingly deep world waiting to be explored.”
- “The art style is super cute, and I often find myself spending hours getting mesmerized by it.”
- “The graphics look 30 years old.”
- “I've spent some time playing this game, and while I appreciate the 16-bit graphics, there are significant issues with gameplay.”
- “Think of it as a Runescape clone but with cuter pixel graphics.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent glitches, freezing issues, and overall bugginess that detracts from the experience. While some players note that fixes are implemented quickly when reported, the general consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability problems, making it feel unpolished.
- “They also have an issue with seams where it glitches all the time.”
- “Fair warning, don't lock yourself to 60 frames; it causes the game to have this movement delay when clicking, and the map also freezes up from time to time.”
- “This game is just straight up buggy, and I'm sure it's fun when it is functioning correctly.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unexpectedly entertaining, featuring quirky elements like a loitering skill and playful themes that appeal to a younger audience, such as pickles and ice pops. Players appreciate the abundance of funny content and the developers' comedic touch, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players, including adults. Overall, the game combines humor with extensive exploration and engaging gameplay.
- “I was caught off guard by the loitering skill, but I found it hilarious all the same.”
- “I really like this game; it's so funny and there is so much stuff to do. The map is massive, and you have lots of different mobs to fight and things to discover.”
- “Kaetram offers a lot of areas to explore and has plenty of funny content.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's music is highly praised, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience, making even repetitive grinding enjoyable. However, some users pointed out that the absence of sound effects when the music is turned off leaves the game feeling empty. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere.
- “I am just grinding my life away with wonderful music.”
- “Usually I'm not a person to care too much about the music, but damn this game has good music that sets everything together.”
- “Music is fine too.”
- “If you turn off the music, you can notice that out of combat, the game has no sounds.”
- “The music is fine too.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is described as both welcoming and vibrant, thanks to the developers at omniadev; however, the presence of divisive views from the game's owner, keros, and ineffective moderation contribute to a toxic environment that hinders new players' enjoyment and integration.
- “The developers, omniadev, have fostered a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.”
- “In my experience, the game's owner, Keros, has shared controversial views and created a divisive atmosphere among team members.”
- “This toxic atmosphere is further exacerbated by ineffective moderation, making it difficult for new players to integrate and enjoy the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game is praised for its performance as a free MMORPG, notably lacking visible microtransactions, which enhances the overall experience. However, there is some skepticism about potential hidden microtransactions, despite the presence of in-game purchases.
- “I was actually impressed that the game played and worked as well as it did for a free MMORPG that also doesn't seem to have any microtransactions.”
- “I was actually impressed, however, that the game played and worked as well as it did for a free MMORPG that also doesn't seem to have any microtransactions.”
- “(Unless they are hiding microtransactions that I haven't seen yet and that they haven't stated on the Steam store page.)”
- “But hey, at least we are getting in-game purchases.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the emotional impact of the game fell short, leaving them feeling unsatisfied and disconnected from the narrative and characters. Many felt that the emotional moments lacked depth and resonance, failing to evoke the intended feelings. Overall, the game's ability to engage players on an emotional level was seen as a significant weakness.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers suggest that the game requires further refinements in gameplay mechanics and technical performance to fully realize its potential.
- “With some refinements to gameplay mechanics and technical performance, I have no doubt that your game could reach its full potential.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make it hard to enjoy the game as intended.”