Underplayed Gems

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path (2016)

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path cover
Developer
Shadow Tor Studios
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 156 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric mystery with a creeping sense of dread as you explore ancient, quiet landscapes and solve puzzles tied to a decade-old tragedy.

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What players say

Players praise the creepy atmosphere and Celtic folklore, but the game is bogged down by dated controls, clunky navigation, and too many unskippable phone calls. Puzzle logic is often obscure, and the mix of live-action FMV with 3D models feels jarring.

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