Underplayed Gems

Nix Umbra (2021)

Nix Umbra cover
Developer
ilzard
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 97 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, surreal first-person journey through a monochrome forest where you gather light to fend off an encroaching darkness.

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What players say

Players describe Nix Umbra as a slow, atmospheric roguelite horror game where survival hinges on sound and limited vision. Dying in under a minute is common early on, and the black-and-white visuals and terrifying audio create a deliberately obscure, nightmare-like experience. Comparisons to Devil Daggers are frequent, but players note this is slower and more about exploration than fast action.

Screenshots

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