Underplayed Gems

Outlying Islands (2025)

Outlying Islands cover
Developer
九指画尸, 线娘
Publisher
2P Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 95 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn narrative adventure exploring a desolate island full of unsettling mysteries and layered stories.

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What players say

Players praise the grotesque horror art but split on the weak puzzle design and slow character movement that drags down exploration. The game is a short 6-8 hour adventure where dying rewards cg collection, though the true ending feels abrupt and divisive.

Screenshots

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