Underplayed Gems

PEPPERED: an existential platformer (2025)

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Developer
Mostly Games
Publisher
Mostly Games, Black Soup
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 682 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, precise platformer where every jump and choice carries crushing weight, because dying means starting over and altering the branching story.

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What players say

Players praise the writing, humor, and characters, noting the game has around 11 endings and a story that treats death as a mechanic. Most agree the platforming takes a backseat to the narrative, and several call it a worthwhile short experience.

Screenshots

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