Underplayed Gems

Nocturnal Watch (2025)

Nocturnal Watch cover
Developer
Digital Karbs
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 54 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A solitary, slow-burn patrol through a hostile forest under a blood-red moon, where every crackling twig and distant howl feels like a threat.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, atmospheric spot-the-difference horror walking simulator set in a medieval world. It costs two dollars and lasts a couple of hours, with multiple endings and jump scares, but lacks controller support.

Screenshots

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