Underplayed Gems

Snowmen (2023)

Snowmen cover
Developer
Nikodem Grzonkowski
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, claustrophobic escape through a surreal, snowy hellscape where urgency and fear drive every step.

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What players say

Players describe Snowmen as a short, atmospheric horror walking simulator where you collect items from snowmen while being chased by a creature. The lack of an in-game tracker for the collectible list leads to aimless running, though the multiple endings and sound design are praised.

Screenshots

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