Nevrosa: Prelude (2017)

Developer: GexagonVR
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 224 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tense and immersive VR puzzle experience where you are dropped into a dark, creepy world and must solve original puzzles by physically interacting with objects while avoiding a threatening creature.

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What players say

Players call this a short, free VR demo that builds a creepy atmosphere with simple puzzles. Its reliance on physical roomscale movement is polarizing: some praise the immersion while others find it frustrating, especially with height calibration issues that can block progress. Many see it as a tech demo for the later paid game.

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