Underplayed Gems

Ante Mortem (2022)

Ante Mortem cover
Developer
Neil Augereau
Publisher
Coffee Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
2.5 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 55 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow, contemplative exploration through a pixelated island, heavy with abandonment and an eerie melancholy that unsettles without surprise.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and PS1-style visuals, but many warn that the lack of a save system combined with frequent crashing can force restarting the entire game.

Screenshots

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