Underplayed Gems

Red Matter (2018)

Red Matter cover
Developer
Vertical Robot
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,179 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Exploring an eerie, abandoned brutalist base on a moon while solving puzzles and uncovering a dark secret feels lonely and unsettling, with a slowly building dread.

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What players say

Players call it a short, atmospheric VR experience with great graphics but easy puzzles. It takes about 2 to 3 hours to finish. Some report performance stutters and motion sickness from the flying mechanic, while others praise the visuals even years after release.

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