Underplayed Gems

Rain Ruin (2022)

Rain Ruin cover
Developer
神戸ルル
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.9 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You slowly explore a lonely, rain-soaked ruin at your own pace, with no threat or action, only the quiet tension of being lost in the dark.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and voice acting, but the game is very short, around 1–2 hours. Finding keys is often finicky, and opinions split on the true ending: some find its requirements obscure and frustrating, while others appreciate the extra content. Bugs like stuck progression require verifying files to fix.

Screenshots

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