Underplayed Gems

Smiling Misery (2025)

Smiling Misery cover
Developer
Press For Coffee
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
4.4 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A whimsical but melancholy simulation of a jester's privileged life turning sour, with a slow, reflective pace and a sense of hidden unease.

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Screenshots

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