Underplayed Gems

Roving in the Dark (2018)

Roving in the Dark cover
Developer
Hayo van Reek
Publisher
Clickteam
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A pixelated cave adventure where careful navigation and hazard avoidance define the tense, methodical pace.

cave explorationpixel artretrohazard-filledchallenging2d platformingrescuingtreasure hunting

What players say

Players praise the NES-style pixel art and sound, but opinions split on difficulty, some enjoy the challenge others find cheap deaths from collapsing platforms and invisible hazards frustrating. It's a short exploration platformer with tight controls once you get used to them, and several reviewers say the price feels too high for the length.

Screenshots

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