Underplayed Gems

Melan (2025)

Melan cover
Developer
Nera Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.5 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, contemplative walk through someone's ordinary day, where small moments and emotions drift by like changing light.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and nostalgic Vietnamese setting, but many find the single save system punishing and movement too slow. The stamina bar depletes quickly during chases, and the lack of guidance or a minimap leaves players lost. Some players enjoy the story while others compare it to To The Moon, and several say the game would benefit from an early access label.

Trailer

Screenshots

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