Underplayed Gems

Repressed (2019)

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Developer
Sigur Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You manipulate light and shadow as a two-dimensional persona, solving physics-based puzzles through quiet exploration of a memory palace.

atmosphericminimalistdarkpuzzle-platformerpsychologicalshortstory-richexplorative

What players say

Players praise the shadow-based mechanic as creative and the minimalist art style as effective, but opinions split on the story: some find it emotionally resonant while others call it shallow and cliché. The game is short, around two hours, and controls take time to get used to.

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