Underplayed Gems

Stories to Tell [Alpha 2] - Downhill Cemetery (2024)

Stories to Tell [Alpha 2] - Downhill Cemetery cover
Developer
zebaxx
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.0 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Feels like a short, disorienting exploration through a developer's personal nightmare, with grainy VHS visuals and dialogue-driven tension.

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What players say

Players are split on this very short horror game: some praise its atmosphere and VHS aesthetic, others hit a game-breaking bug with a VHS tape that blocks progression. The story has a predictable twist and an abrupt ending, with loud jumpscares, no voice acting, and a price of 99 cents. Many note the young developer shows promise.

Screenshots

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