Underplayed Gems

The Bad Son (2022)

The Bad Son cover
Developer
Víctor Atobas
Publisher
Zoozobra Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Stealthy, story-driven exploration through a pixelated horror world with darkly comic undertones as you uncover a mysterious town's secrets.

atmosphericstealthstory richpixel graphicssurvival horrorpsychological horrorpuzzleexplorationblack humor

What players say

Players praise the pixel art and atmosphere, but many report getting stuck or softlocked, and the English translation is rough. The default language and volume settings catch newcomers off guard. It is a free RPG Maker horror that splits opinion on whether its quirky design is charming or frustrating.

Screenshots

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