Underplayed Gems

SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023)

SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind cover
Developer
Netherlate Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, atmospheric first-person exploration where you manage your sanity by taking pills while uncovering lore through notes and puzzles, with branching outcomes tied to your choices.

atmosphericpsychological horrortensefirst-personnarrative-drivendecision-basedrealisticslow-burn

What players say

Players praise the creepy atmosphere and graphics but are split on resource management. Many find the flashlight battery and sanity meter drain too fast, making the game frustrating. The game is short, about 2 hours for all endings, and has issues like no inventory pause and poor optimization.

Screenshots

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