Underplayed Gems

NORTH (2016)

NORTH cover
Developer
Outlands
Publisher
Sometimes You
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.2 of 5, 447 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, contemplative walk through a surreal, melancholic cyberpunk city where the player navigates strange customs and puzzles to seek asylum.

atmosphericsurrealcontemplativeslow-pacedexploratorymelancholiccyberpunkminimal puzzle

What players say

A very short walking sim that players say captures the refugee experience through a surreal, uncomfortable lens. Technical issues like no pause menu, no save feature, and some stuttering are widely reported, and opinions are split on whether the minimal gameplay and intentional confusion are artful or just poorly made.

Screenshots

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