Underplayed Gems

SEMU (2023)

SEMU cover
Developer
InkForge Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A bleak, confined journey through space where you mostly observe and survive in a silent, unfolding narrative.

atmosphericlinearnarrative-drivenslow-pacedintrospectiveminimalistspacesurvival

What players say

Players praise SEMU for telling a bleak, existential story through gameplay rather than cutscenes. Reviewers consistently note its short runtime, the use of a jetpack and grapple hook, and a fourth-wall-breaking ending that requires multiple attempts to fully grasp. A few find the download size too large for the experience.

Screenshots

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