Underplayed Gems

Pale Night (2022)

Pale Night cover
Developer
Pretty French Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A sleek, shadow-drenched platformer where you must constantly dodge light while navigating tight puzzles and precise jumps.

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What players say

Players praise the clever light-avoidance mechanics and well-tuned checkpoints that keep frustration low. Many compare it favorably to Super Meat Boy and Celeste, noting it is short but offers collectibles and speedrun value.

Trailer

Screenshots

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