Underplayed Gems

Lazaretto (2017)

Lazaretto cover
Developer
Iron Monkey
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You explore a decaying abandoned island in first person, relying on stealth and observation to survive, with a tense, eerie atmosphere and a slow-burn mystery.

atmosphericpsychological horrorsurvival horrortenseimmersiveeeriestory richstealthfirst-person

What players say

Players describe a short, atmospheric horror game heavy on find-the-key puzzles and instant-kill enemies. Many say the torch is useless and the lighting is too dark. Sentiment is split: some call it a unique and scary experience, others find it generic and repetitive. A few reviewers note it ends on a cliffhanger with no follow-up.

Trailer

Screenshots

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