Underplayed Gems

Refraction: Beyond the Mirror (2022)

Refraction: Beyond the Mirror cover
Developer
Javid Hasanli
Publisher
ANTENN
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You explore a vast, unsettling mansion in first person, solving puzzles and avoiding unseen threats while feeling trapped and isolated.

psychological horroratmospherictensestealth-focusedpuzzle-heavysurvival-orientedfirst-personlonely

What players say

Players call it a solid indie horror with a creepy atmosphere, though many compare it to Amnesia. The no-save system is a dealbreaker for some but adds tension for others. Players split on the monster AI, some find it tough, others find it dumb. Complaints include no saving, short length, and optimization problems, but fans appreciate the lighting and mirror world concept.

Screenshots

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