Underplayed Gems

Sonder. Episode ONE (2017)

Sonder. Episode ONE cover
Developer
KAMAi MEDIA
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A hauntingly cerebral time loop mystery where you observe and influence characters, feeling both godlike and powerless as events repeat.

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What players say

Players praise the inventive time-loop story and non-linear dual narrative but warn the game has been abandoned in early access since 2019. The controls are clunky, the settings menu is broken, and while the premise is compelling, development has stopped.

Screenshots

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