Underplayed Gems

Shadows Over Loathing (2022)

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Developer
Asymmetric
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 3,282 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A witty, black-and-white comedy adventure where you poke around a goofy Lovecraftian world, solving mysteries with turn-based fights and deadpan humor.

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What players say

Players praise the silly, well-written comedy and note it has even more secrets and side quests than its predecessor, though some find the absurd atmosphere slightly less dense. The game is a small download that can still eat up dozens of hours.

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