Underplayed Gems

Life on the Hook (2022)

Life on the Hook cover
Developer
Arkuda Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 95 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, contemplative stroll through memories, where you explore a quiet world at your own pace and reflect on a life lived.

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What players say

Players consistently describe an emotional, sad story about family and loss, set on a single island you explore by finding objects. The runtime is very short at 25 to 30 minutes, which some say makes the price feel high, while others find it worthwhile. A few mention performance problems like high GPU load.

Screenshots

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