Underplayed Gems

Presences: Dark Awakening (2023)

Presences: Dark Awakening cover
Developer
Cozy Marshmallow
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Players navigate a dark, haunted house from a first-person view, solving puzzles and platforming through treacherous underground chambers while facing spooky imagery and loud sounds.

spookyatmospherictensefirst-persondarkinteractivepuzzlingexploration

What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and visuals but are split on the story and pacing. Many note the lack of a save system is frustrating, and some find the second half's exposition dump deflates the tension. It's a short 1-2 hour experience with slow movement and simple puzzles, made by a solo developer.

Screenshots

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