Underplayed Gems

Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling (2023)

Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling cover
Developer
silver978
Publisher
IndieArk
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 3,476 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, introspective point-and-click adventure through a student's oppressive life, with hand-drawn visuals and multiple somber endings.

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What players say

Players say the base game is very short and abstract, but the DLC adds necessary context and length. The game explores exam anxiety through point-and-click exploration, though some find the story over-explained and the gameplay linear.

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