Underplayed Gems

Nolgorb's Ordeal (2024)

Nolgorb's Ordeal cover
Developer
Hard Meat
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.7 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a relentless 3D platformer that feels like a tense, awkward scramble through a dungeon where every jump is a risk and failure is frequent.

precise platformingpsychologically tenseintentionally awkwardpunishing difficultydarkly funnyretro styleunforgivingcute but harsh

What players say

Players say Nolgorb's Ordeal is a deliberately punishing platformer that makes even the pause menu a platforming challenge. There is no jump power indicator, so players must guess jump strength, and the game often drops them back to the start. Some find it amusingly sadistic, while others call it mean-spirited and not fun.

Screenshots

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