Underplayed Gems

Paresis (2022)

Paresis cover
Developer
HEAD GMZ
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, first-person survival horror game where you navigate a dark house using precise audio cues and strategic time management to survive punishing encounters.

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What players say

Players compare it to Five Nights at Freddy's: you cannot move and must use fire instead of a flashlight to ward off threats. The game offers no tutorial, demands a good headset, and is very difficult, leading to many deaths. Some players find the repetitive jumpscares lose their impact over time.

Screenshots

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