Underplayed Gems

System Malfunction (2024)

System Malfunction cover
Developer
DCG Entertainment,Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.1 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn, atmospheric horror game where you explore an ominous building as a security guard, piecing together a mystery through environmental storytelling and unsettling events.

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What players say

Players say the game is very dark, relying on atmosphere and buildup rather than jump scares. Movement is slow and some find the flashlight disorienting. Multiple endings exist but several reviewers report they are frustrating to unlock or buggy. The horror is light enough for beginners.

Trailer

Screenshots

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