Underplayed Gems

Silence of the Sleep (2014)

Silence of the Sleep cover
Developer
Jesse Makkonen
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 706 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, unsettling side-scrolling journey through a surreal black-and-white world, driven by moody puzzles and a melancholy search for purpose.

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What players say

Players praise the dark atmosphere and psychological story but strongly criticize the clunky controls, slow character movement, frustrating monster chase sections, and lack of save points. Many quit early due to gameplay issues, though some appreciate it as an ambitious solo project with a unique style.

Trailer

Screenshots

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