The Abnormal Place (2021)

Developer: Berserker Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dark fantasy 3D platformer where you cautiously explore a gothic, monster-filled resort, collecting items and solving light puzzles while avoiding a deadly environment and helping a silent protagonist.

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What players say

Players praise the game's distinctive surreal world and Tim Burton-like visual style, but note the platforming is clunky and the autosave can be punishing. It is a short, atmospheric collect-a-thon with split views on its glitches and lack of action.

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