Underplayed Gems

Quiet in the Library (2026)

Quiet in the Library cover
Developer
froggyrs
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense hidden-object game where you manage vitals and repair equipment while keeping a lurking threat outside.

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What players say

Players describe a short but intense game where you collect books while avoiding a monster, with a steep difficulty curve that ramps from simple tutorials to a near-impossible final stage. The audio design is critical, and many note the lack of downtime between challenges.

Screenshots

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