Underplayed Gems

Rose and Locket (2026)

Rose and Locket cover
Developer
Whistling Wizard
Publisher
Ninja Kiwi
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 56 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A visually striking hand-drawn action adventure that feels like exploring a living graphic novel, blending emotional storytelling with fast-paced combat and whimsical-dark exploration.

hand-drawnaction-packedatmosphericstory-drivenemotionalwhimsicaldark fantasyexploration

What players say

Players praise the stunning art and creative boss fights, but split on difficulty: some find it challenging but fair, others call it frustrating, especially during three-gun combat. The game is a linear action platformer, not a metroidvania, and is short enough to finish in one or two sittings.

Trailer

Screenshots

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