Ring of Pain is a Strategy game from Simon Boxer, Twice Different with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Simon Boxer, Twice Different
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8/10 Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Some graphics issues on Windows 7. Compatible drivers for most graphics cards are only available on more recent OS.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.9 – 10.14 Processor: 2 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: WE DO NOT OFFICIALLY SUPPORT M1 CHIPS AND OS BEYOND 10.14. However, it might still run depending on your OS. For M1 chip Macs, add "-force-glcore" to launch options if you can't see text in buttons.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Ring of Pain is worth a closer look if you want deckbuilding, strong atmosphere, replayable, and body horror.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, body horror, hand-drawn, and deckbuilding.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
body-horror
SettingGrotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Why it fits
Check it if you want strategy filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.