Underplayed Gems

Lost Words: Beyond the Page (2021)

Lost Words: Beyond the Page cover
Developer
Sketchbook Games, Fourth State
Publisher
Maximum Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 831 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven puzzle platformer where you explore a diary and a fantasy world through word-based mechanics and a soothing watercolor aesthetic.

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What players say

Players call it an emotional, heartfelt story about a girl and her grandmother that deals with grief. The gameplay is simple platforming and word puzzles, easy enough for children but with a creative twist. It takes about 3-5 hours and several reviewers warn to bring tissues.

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