Underplayed Gems

Tessa's Ark (2019)

Tessa's Ark cover
Developer
Andrew Higgins
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
3.7 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, contemplative puzzle-RPG where you question reality through thoughtful exploration and subtle stat tracking, with a quietly unsettling tone.

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What players say

Players are split on Tessa's Ark. Some call it a fun, short puzzle game with easy achievements, while others find the puzzle logic and UI confusing and the sci-fi story poorly told. Most agree it is very short, taking about 30 minutes to complete.

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