Underplayed Gems

Nightsoil (2026)

Nightsoil cover
Developer
Minuscule Mayhem
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, melancholic walk through memory and duty on a quiet, empty London night.

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What players say

Players praise the gloomy atmosphere and original premise, but many struggle with clunky controls and the slow, clunky horse-and-cart driving. The story and music are highlights, though the sewer area is widely criticized as confusing and frustrating, and the game is on the shorter side.

Screenshots

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