Underplayed Gems

Song in the Smoke (2021)

Song in the Smoke cover
Developer
17-BIT
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 63 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You are dropped into a dark, primal wilderness where every resource must be gathered and crafted by hand, and every predator can be a lethal threat requiring your full attention.

atmosphericsurvivalcraftingtenseimmersiveforestpredatoryfirst-person vr

What players say

Players praise the atmospheric survival and intuitive crafting, but many find the gameplay loop repetitive as each area demands the same gather-upgrade cycle. The difficulty is punishing on hard, though regular is manageable. Controls like weapon summoning and teleport movement feel dated to some. The campaign is a solid 12–17 hours with little reason to replay.

Trailer

Screenshots

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