Underplayed Gems

A Room Beyond (2017)

A Room Beyond cover
Developer
René Bühling
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric point-and-click mystery with pixel art and a philosophical, Lovecraftian tone.

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What players say

Players describe this as a retro point-and-click with a strong Alone in the Dark and Lovecraft influence. The pixel art and sound design create a creepy atmosphere, but navigation and camera controls frustrate many. Multiple reviews mention a game-breaking bug in chapter 3, and the puzzles can be obscure enough to require the included official guide.

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