Underplayed Gems

The 9th Gate (2018)

The 9th Gate cover
Developer
Spacepup Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.5 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense survival horror where you creep through a darkened apartment, hunting cursed dolls while hostile spirits adapt to your movements and keep you guessing at every sound.

atmospherictensesurvival horrorstealthfirst-persondifficultdarkunpredictable

What players say

Players explore a dark apartment complex using a phone camera to see otherwise invisible ghosts while collecting nine dolls under a time limit. Many note glitches, odd AI, and a frustrating final escort section. Some say it is enjoyable on sale, others complain about asset quality and translation.

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