https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196580/The_Pale_City/

found this game in one of the hidden gem threads

it's pretty good
>grimdark setting with great atmosphere
>fast paced combat that doesn't drag
>great writing, with an extremely pessimistic MC, something rare in any medium
>side content isn't plentiful, but it's good and offers some good rewards
>takes between 9-11 hours to finish

do be aware that this game is story-heavy, and that a lot of the fun comes in interacting with NPCs and learning about the world. The dev even addressed this in a post, saying that he understands some people "would rather read a book than play a book."