Underplayed Gems

Minds Beneath Us (2024)

Minds Beneath Us cover
Developer
BearBoneStudio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 5,964 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn art, where you navigate a cyberpunk society through dialogue choices and puzzle-solving, exploring themes of identity and societal decay

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What players say

Players consistently praise the deep, morally challenging story and the sense that choices carry weight, even down to minor dialogue options. The lack of voice acting and visible character expressions is noted but does not break immersion, thanks to strong writing and music. Some find the dense, nonstop plot exhausting, and a few feel the finale rushes its philosophical points.

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