Underplayed Gems

A SECOND BEFORE US (2017)

A SECOND BEFORE US cover
Developer
DimleTeam
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.8 of 5, 106 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, solitary walk through a sterile, post-apocalyptic shelter where you piece together fragmented memories and rules in a quiet, melancholy atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, atmospheric walking simulator with easy puzzles, but many criticize the slow movement, uncomfortable controls, and overly vague story. Opinion is split: some enjoy the atmosphere and lore, while others find the execution weak and the ending unsatisfying.

Screenshots

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