Underplayed Gems

Auver (2023)

Auver cover
Developer
ZC Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 41 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, atmospheric exploration of a painter's guilt and nightmares, requiring stealth and puzzle-solving to survive its eerie, linear horror.

atmosphericcreepystealth-focusedpuzzle-heavyshortstory-driventensepsychological horror

What players say

Players finish it in about 30 minutes and many find the story confusing. The ending draws criticism as lazy, but the unsettling style and the low price win praise. Some note it relies on familiar horror tropes like weeping angels and chase sequences.

Screenshots

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