Underplayed Gems

Old Gods Rising (2020)

Old Gods Rising cover
Developer
Bad Blood Studios
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 127 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-burn first-person exploration game where you uncover unsettling mysteries in a decaying university, with a pervasive sense of dread and the feeling of being trapped in a surreal, Lovecraftian nightmare.

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What players say

Players describe it as a Lovecraftian walking simulator with a focus on exploration and atmosphere, but its heavy referential humor undercuts any tension. Reviews are split on the ending, which some find unsatisfying and abrupt.

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