Underplayed Gems

Soul Searching (2017)

Soul Searching cover
Developer
Talha Kaya, Kayabros
Publisher
Talha Kaya, Nakana.io, Kayabros
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 314 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You drift through a quiet, pixelated world with minimal direction, piecing together stories and discovering islands at your own pace.

narrative survivalopen worldself-directedexploratoryminimal guidancepixel graphicsatmosphericslow-paced

What players say

Players are split on Soul Searching: some find its sailing and survival mechanics tedious and the ending rushed, while others praise the atmosphere, soundtrack, and minimalist art as a contemplative experience about depression and life. The lack of manual saving is a common complaint.

Screenshots

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