Thymesia

Thymesia slashed onto StreamerHouse in 2022 with 337 peak viewers, as OverBorder Studio's plague-doctor souls-like launched August 9 to fans craving more Bloodborne-style Victorian gothic horror. This Taiwanese indie brought the familiar FromSoft formula but added its own twist: a plague weapon system that let you steal enemy abilities and a dual health bar mechanic that rewarded aggressive play. The streams showcased combat that felt like a streamlined Sekiro meets Bloodborne, emphasizing deflecting attacks and breaking stance in fast-paced encounters. Those 337 viewers watched streamers piece together Corvus' fragmented memories while dying repeatedly to gothic monstrosities. At 8-9 hours for a full playthrough, Thymesia was a compact souls-like that earned 82% positive Steam reviews for delivering tight, focused gameplay without overstaying its welcome. It proved indie studios could capture that souls magic with their own unique flavor.