Underplayed Gems

Ossuary (2015)

Ossuary cover
Developer
Gregory Avery-Weir, Melissa Avery-Weir
Publisher
Future Proof Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A dialogue-driven puzzle game that feels like wryly exploring a bleak, black-and-white underworld where sins are items and the humor is as dark as the setting.

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What players say

Players describe Ossuary as a short, text-heavy philosophical adventure more akin to a visual novel than a traditional game. There is very little gameplay beyond talking to NPCs, collecting and using the seven deadly sins, and reading dense dialogue. Most agree it is intelligent and atmospheric, though confusing and not for everyone, with some players noting it is best approached in one sitting.

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