Underplayed Gems

Nameless - The Departed Cycle (2022)

Nameless - The Departed Cycle cover
Developer
Fiendish Fiction
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.8 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, choice-driven visual novel where you unravel a dark forest mystery while building a tense, romantic connection with a mysterious nocturnal visitor.

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What players say

Players praise the art, music, and queer dark fantasy romance, finishing in under two hours with branching choices and multiple endings. A lone negative review calls it poorly written fan-fiction, but most find the story gripping and the cast lovable.

Screenshots

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