Underplayed Gems

Red Awe (2025)

Red Awe cover
Developer
SBN Burak
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short, minimalist horror walking-sim where you peer through a grainy camera at a volcanic planet, letting isolation and sound build a quiet, uneasy tension.

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What players say

Players enjoy the tense atmosphere and cosmic horror vibe, often comparing it to Iron Lung, but find it very short and the ending lacking. Opinions split on the story, with some calling it shallow and others wanting more lore. Performance bugs and unintuitive design are noted.

Screenshots

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