Overlooting

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Overlooting is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Posing Possums and was released on September 1, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

An inventory management roguelite game. Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 646 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Addictive and engaging gameplay loop with satisfying loot collection and set synergy mechanics.
Simple to pick up but with depth and variety in builds, encouraging experimentation and replayability.
Polished pixel art style with clear UI; works well as a casual or chill roguelike game with good pacing.

Heavy reliance on RNG can make progression frustrating and runs sometimes feel unfair due to loot and skill randomness.
Limited content and variety, with only a few viable builds dominating the game and repetitive enemies and levels.
Endgame difficulty spikes sharply, and lack of autosave or midpoint retries make losing runs feel time-wasting.

gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features solid, accessible mechanics centered on gear set synergies and inventory management, offering a fun and addictive roguelite loop with strategic depth despite its simplicity. However, progression can feel unrewarding due to heavy RNG influence and limited build diversity, causing runs to become repetitive and tedious after a few successful tries. While the core gameplay is engaging and well-designed, many players find it lacks long-term variety and polish, making it more enjoyable for short bursts than extended play.
- “Overlooting, developed and published by Posing Possums, is a pixel-art roguelite that manages to carve a distinct identity in a crowded genre by doing something deceptively clever: it turns inventory management—a mechanic usually taken for granted—into the beating heart of its gameplay loop.”
- “Great core game loop, simple mechanics, plenty of hidden combos and good reward for tight min/maxing.”
- “The mechanics are easy to grasp but still satisfying, and I found myself sinking hours in without even realizing it.”
- “The mechanics are neat, but overreliance on RNG for both item drops and combat does this game a disservice.”
- “Gameplay stale really fast.”
- “I will give it a few more playthroughs on increasing difficulty, but the gameplay is much the same no matter what build you choose, and the few choices you get to make are of very little consequence.”
replayability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability in this game receives mixed feedback: many praise its fun, varied runs, multiple characters, and randomized elements that keep gameplay fresh, while others criticize a lack of depth, meaningful content, and lasting variety after completing the game. Although some find it addictive with good replay value, many feel it becomes repetitive or limited once the main content is exhausted. Overall, replayability is decent but could benefit from additional content, challenges, and options to sustain long-term engagement.
- “It's got some luck, some strategy, some neat skills and a lot of replay value.”
- “It also means that no two runs play out exactly the same, which gives the game significant replay value.”
- “Lots to unlock and lots of replay value with the skill system.”
- “The replayability is not there.”
- “The replayability is also highly lacking; even with achievements to go, it is a slog to want to play more.”
- “Very little variety, heavy RNG, low replayability.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a charming, simple pixel-art style that creates a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere without relying on flashy visuals. The art is cute and full of personality, with clear UI and well-represented equipment, complementing the engaging gameplay. Overall, the visuals are praised for their warmth and polish, fitting the game's value and style perfectly.
- “The pixel art aesthetic is charming, UI is suitably clear, and everything runs smoothly.”
- “The pixel-style artwork is eerily adorable and the combat is engaging.”
- “Simple graphics and music.”
- “Visually, Overlooting embraces a simple pixel-style aesthetic, but it works.”
- “The retro visuals give it a cozy, nostalgic vibe, but don’t be surprised when you’re 10 runs deep at 2 a.m.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a meaningful story, with minimal to no narrative depth or development. Players primarily engage with basic battle and loot mechanics, and while gameplay can be enjoyable, many wish for a more substantial or varied story experience.
- “I like it a lot, I just wish there was an endless mode vs having to restart the story over and over.”
- “Great game, just wish there was more of a story.”
- “There's no story, no depth or reason to keep playing.”
- “The battle and loot systems are extremely basic (click to attack, no special abilities, no strategy except deciding which enemy to click on), and there's no story as far as I can tell.”
- “It's not a super deep game, a 'run' takes about an hour to hour and a half and there isn't much story to follow, but I should stress again that the fun is more in the looting and building.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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85%
Grinding in the game is generally seen as manageable and rewarding initially, but can become tedious and repetitive over time, especially when pursuing 100% achievements. While some players find the loot impactful and the recovery from setbacks quick, others feel the grinding loop and inventory management detract from overall enjoyment.
- “After the first boss, runs get extremely tedious... complexity level is super low, which would be okay if the game mechanics were more fun.”
- “Amazing game, but the loophole for 100% is just grinding over and over and over.”
- “I didn't really bother with endless mode because I already got burnt out grinding for 100% achievement.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally enjoyable and fitting, with a modest and effective soundtrack that supports the game's mood without becoming repetitive or annoying. While some find it a bit elevator-music-like after extended play, many appreciate its neat, cute, and fun qualities that complement the visuals well.
- “The music is neat, the graphics are cute and made with love.”
- “Great soundtrack and visuals as well!”
- “The soundtrack and audio design are modest but effective, supporting the mood without drawing too much attention.”
- “Give it 1 hour or 3 runs and your brain will start playing elevator music.”
- “The soundtrack is on the repetitive side, but never in a way that becomes annoying.”
- “Simple graphics and music.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being chaotic, hilarious, and highly replayable, with unique and entertaining elements like the pirate class adding to the fun. Players appreciate the consistently funny and varied gameplay, making each round feel fresh and amusing.
- “Very funny and replayable!”
- “A chaotic, hilarious loot-fest in the best way possible.”
- “Amazing and funny - and most importantly: almost every round is different (which is rare for an indie game).”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a smooth and well-optimized experience with clear UI and charming pixel art, supporting Steam Deck playability despite minor issues like small text and some UI elements. Overall, performance is stable with no major bugs reported, making optimization a strong aspect.
- “What starts as a deceptively simple loop quickly becomes an endlessly compelling cycle of experimentation, optimization, and pure dopamine.”
- “The pixel art aesthetic is charming, UI is suitably clear, and everything runs smoothly.”
- “Performance has been smooth, and I haven't run into any major bugs so far.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is undermined by bugs, particularly within the inventory and combo systems, causing certain combo effects to fail to trigger and creating confusion about their functionality.
- “The inventory is buggy as well.”
- “When you get the interesting combo effects, it's just not clear what's happening, which obscures the fact that certain combos seem to be buggy and just don't trigger.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally praise the game's atmosphere, describing it as immersive and well-crafted.