Underplayed Gems

Somber (2022)

Somber cover
Developer
David Söderström, Mikaela Marti, Evelyn Petterson
Publisher
You Will Get There
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Exploring a dim hand-drawn world with precise platforming and a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and moody atmosphere, but say the game is short, easy, and feels like a demo. The grapple and dash mechanics are interesting but unpolished. Multiple reviewers compare it to Ori and Hollow Knight, and note there are no puzzles, bosses, or clear story.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.