Underplayed Gems

Sometimes Always Monsters (2020)

Sometimes Always Monsters cover
Developer
Vagabond Dog
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 161 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative road trip where your choices shape a personal story of rumor and identity.

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What players say

Players are split on this sequel to Always Sometimes Monsters. Many say the story is linear, choices do not matter much, and the gameplay feels like a chore of writing a novel on a bus. Some praise the chill pace and continuity from the first game, but most call it boring and disappointing.

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