Underplayed Gems

The Chant (2022)

The Chant cover
Developer
Brass Token
Publisher
Prime Matter
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
3.8 of 5, 1,227 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric survival horror where you explore an open island, manage resources, and unravel a cult's legacy while hallucinatory horrors and psychological dread creep in.

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What players say

Players appreciate the atmospheric island setting and cult story, but are held back by technical stuttering that some fix by waiting at the menu or turning off WiFi. Many find it not scary with shallow characters, repetitive enemies, and combat that feels underwhelming and weapon-limited.

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