Underplayed Gems

Qazaq: Son of the Sun (2024)

Qazaq: Son of the Sun cover
Developer
SHANTOBE
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A calm, exploratory walk through a mythic twilight landscape, guided by story and light.

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What players say

Players praise the Kazakh folklore setting and philosophical dialogues, but many find the gameplay shallow: it is a short walking simulator with slow movement, no map, and no boss fight. Some call the puzzles and narration the only good parts.

Screenshots

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