Underplayed Gems

SeaBed (2017)

SeaBed cover
Developer
Paleontology
Publisher
Fruitbat Factory
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 1,042 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Reading a melancholic, introspective novel where fragmented memories and quiet conversations slowly build a poignant atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe it as a slow, meditative visual novel that acts more like literary fiction than a mystery. It demands patience due to long, unlabeled dialogue and a very slow start, but those who connect praise its poignant portrayal of memory, loss, and a relationship between two women.

Screenshots

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