Underplayed Gems

The Book of Plagues (2026)

The Book of Plagues cover
Developer
DiaMMax Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You manage plagues in a grim, deliberate simulation with an uneasy atmosphere.

simulationindieatmosphericmethodicalplague-themedunsettlingmoderate pace

What players say

Players play a plague doctor treating townsfolk with Undertale-style dodging minigames. The black humor from a crow sidekick and the Rusty Lake-esque art get praise, but the lack of manual saving frustrates many, who say it makes the game a one-time playthrough.

Screenshots

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