Underplayed Gems

Quintus and the Absent Truth (2020)

Quintus and the Absent Truth cover
Developer
Wreck Tangle Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a story-driven puzzle adventure with a cartoony, minimalist aesthetic, where you guide a mouse companion through tight spaces to solve mysteries.

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What players say

Players praise the unique pencil-sketch art style and the way light reveals hidden detail in each room, but many report bugs like freezing or getting stuck. The horror leans heavily on jump scares, and the paid chapters are very short, leaving some feeling the price is too high. Opinions split on whether the story and gameplay justify the cost.

Screenshots

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