Underplayed Gems

Plague Doctor: Contagion 430 BCE–2020 AD (2021)

Plague Doctor: Contagion 430 BCE–2020 AD cover
Developer
Actors Theatre of Louisville, Two Scoop Games
Publisher
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-paced, contemplative walk through historical epidemics where you observe and make morally weighted choices amid the somber atmosphere of crisis.

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What players say

Players describe it as an interactive documentary about pandemics through history, with simple walking-simulator-style controls. It is very short, around 30 minutes to an hour, and a few note the graphics use common asset packs but call the writing well done. Players can pet a dog and find hidden jokes.

Screenshots

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