In some ways, the formula for Tilted Mill’s Hinterland is reminiscent of Sid Meier's latest iteration of Pirates. There's a few basic game mechanics that are highly refined, exceedingly repetitious and extremely addictive... to a point. Its combination of Diablo-esque RPG combat and strategic city building offers a game mechanic that can keep you up far too late for three or four consecutive nights. Once you stop playing, though, you probably won’t go back to it. But then, what more should you demand from a Steam distributed game that costs just $20?​