What inspires video game developers? It honestly depends on the developers themselves! Some want to make something fresh and new to inspire others, or get certain ideas out of their heads. Others, though, look to the past and attempt to make things that they would’ve loved to play when they were kids. For one Moses Doyle, he went the latter route and made a 3D Action RPG called Secrets of Temple Isle, which is out right now on Steam. You can easily tell that it’s a love letter to the retro titles of the past, as you’ll see in full via the description below:

“Secrets of Temple Isle is a golden-era-inspired adventure RPG that combines classic dungeon design with tactical melee combat. Playing as a renowned treasure hunter, your search for ancient riches is cut short when a hostile fleet of time-traveling pirates invades a peaceful island. Ambushed and marooned, you are thrust into a story-driven rebellion to free the land and uncover its forgotten powers.

At its core, the game focuses on rewarding exploration and skill growth. Players will navigate a handcrafted island filled with ruins, temples, towns, and intricate caves packed with puzzles, hidden keys, and secret chambers. Discovery is rewarded with valuable loot, currency, experience, and key story progression. Battle aggressive creatures and skilled pirates using a versatile assortment of weapons, gear, and tactics.

Beyond the blade, survival requires smart preparation and adaptation. Gather ingredients across varied biomes to cook health-boosting meals, spend experience to upgrade skills, or use sleep pollen to sneak past heavy guard posts. As you reclaim the island, collect rare artifacts to build, furnish, and decorate your personal retreats.”

Here are some of the title’s key features to further show off the wonders within:

• Handcrafted World & Dungeons:
  Explore a vast, seamless overworld packed with intricate dungeon networks, hidden caves, and secret chambers.
• Engaging Combat:
  Satisfying sword strikes, timing based defense, making for engaging combat mechanics.
• Story-Driven Rebellion:
  Uncover an ancient mystery as you liberate towns and fight to break the grip of time-traveling invaders.
• Home Decorating:
  Purchase, furnish, and decorate your personal retreats across diverse biomes using rare artifacts and treasures.

If you think this dive into the reto past, mixed with modern inspiration, is worth your time, check the game out on Steam right now!