Underplayed Gems

Nihilumbra (2013)

Nihilumbra cover
Developer
BeautiFun Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 2,999 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

An atmospheric and beautifully narrated journey through a dark world, where learning to use colors helps you escape an inevitable curse.

atmosphericstory richbeautifuldarkdifficultshortnarratedpuzzle-platformer

What players say

Players finish the story mode in a few hours and call the void mode a tough challenge. Many mention the color mechanics and the ending as a love story. The soundtrack and art style are praised, though some find the game underrated.

Trailer

Screenshots

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