Underplayed Gems

Orph - The Lost Boy (2022)

Orph - The Lost Boy cover
Developer
Marius Popa
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and atmospheric first-person exploration where puzzle-solving and uncovering a dark mystery feel like navigating a nightmare between reality and the supernatural.

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What players say

Players are split on the green color filter: some find it eye-straining and say it makes puzzles impossible, while others say it is fine or even good. The game is very short, around 30 to 40 minutes, has no auto-save, and requires manual saving or you restart from the beginning. There are two endings based on a choice near the end.

Screenshots

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