Underplayed Gems

Persephone (2021)

Persephone cover
Developer
Momo-pi
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cute but dark fantasy puzzle game where dying is the key to progress, with a relaxed turn-based pace and a darkly humorous tone.

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What players say

Players solve puzzles by dying and using their own corpses as tools, a mechanic that sets it apart from typical block-pushers. The difficulty climbs steeply after the first world, though some find the controls imprecise and the lack of an undo frustrating. The narrative is text-free and light, leaving most reviewers indifferent.

Screenshots

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