Underplayed Gems

The Anomalous Hour (2024)

The Anomalous Hour cover
Developer
Gambir Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 87 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A short, tense walk through a deserted subway station where you must catch eerie anomalies with your camera to find an escape.

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What players say

Players praise the camera-based anomaly hunting as a fresh twist on the Exit 8 formula, with multiple endings and a soundtrack they love. Some find certain anomalies too subtle or the chases jarring, and a few report buggy photo detection or a grindy achievement hunt.

Screenshots

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