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About Besmirch
Besmirch is a pixel art RPG simulator from Gangru Games, released on PC in May 2026. It merges farming mechanics with stealth and social intrigue. By day, players tend to crops, manage resources, and interact with townsfolk who may or may not be trustworthy. By night, monsters stalk the fields, forcing players to hide or evade. The game’s single-player focus blends survival and farming with a narrative twist, as relationships with NPCs shape outcomes. Its indie charm and strategic depth aim to stand out in the crowded simulation genre.
Gameplay
Days in Besmirch involve planting, harvesting, and trading with a cast of enigmatic locals. Controls are point-and-click, with a top-down view that emphasizes careful planning, spacing crops to avoid detection, crafting tools from limited resources. Nights shift to a stealth phase: monsters patrol predefined paths, and players must stay hidden, using fences, noise, and traps to deter them. Social interactions rely on dialogue choices, which can unlock resources or trigger betrayals. A typical session balances long-term planning (crop rotation, farm layout) with tense, minute-by-minute survival during nocturnal invasions. The pace is slow but methodical, rewarding patience over speed.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows Besmirch holds a 7.5/10 rating, with 60% of players completing the base story. Average playtime is 22 hours, though 25% exceed 40. Community moods are 55% positive, 35% neutral, and 10% negative. Positive reviews praise the stealth-crop balance and atmospheric pixel art. One player noted, “The night mechanics feel fresh, like Stardew with fangs.” Critiques focus on repetitive daytime tasks and a steep difficulty spike in late-game monster encounters. Achievement completion sits at 58%, with 50 total trophies, including a rare “Trust All the Wrong People” unlock.
PlayPile's Take
Besmirch is a niche pick for fans of thoughtful simulators. Its dual-day-night structure adds variety, though the slow pace may frustrate some. Priced at $39.99, it offers moderate value for the depth but lacks multiplayer to justify a higher cost. With 50 achievements and a story that hinges on trust, it’s worth trying if you enjoy strategic farming with a horror twist. Don’t expect action, this is a game about calculated survival, not speed.
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