Underplayed Gems

Orphan (2018)

Orphan cover
Developer
Windy Hill
Publisher
2Dimensions
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A quiet, tense 2D platformer where you sneak through a ruined world, scavenging for supplies and fighting back against machines.

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What players say

Players compare it to Limbo but note it trades trap avoidance for stealth and combat. It has a striking silhouette art style, a 5-6 hour runtime, and clever survival mechanics like using tents to save and roasting fish for health. However, the launch was buggy and the Linux port is broken.

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