Underplayed Gems

Nightwatch at the Hopkins' Cliffside (2025)

Nightwatch at the Hopkins' Cliffside cover
Developer
Krzysztof Grzelak
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric night of observation and investigation, where you rely on limited tools to detect and survive strange anomalies.

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What players say

Players describe a fast-paced anomaly hunting game with a rogue-like loop and an unusual artifact tool that has four sides, each meant for a different anomaly type. The atmosphere is eerie, but many find the artifact confusing and struggle to identify which side to use, leading to frequent deaths.

Screenshots

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