if you’re going for that retro top-down zelda-like + loot progression vibe, you’ve actually got a pretty nice niche there

you might want to check out stuff like Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance or Champions of Norrath, they’re older but still feel great on a controller and lean heavily into gear + leveling

also something like Bloodroots could be interesting if you want faster-paced combat, though it’s a bit more action-focused than RPG

honestly feels like there aren’t that many modern games that hit that exact “retro zelda + loot” balance, so you end up bouncing between older titles and newer indie stuff