Underplayed Gems

The Children of Clay (2025)

The Children of Clay cover
Developer
Balazs Ronyai
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
4.9 of 5, 3,858 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short stop-motion investigation where studying an ancient artifact slowly reveals a dark, mythological secret.

stop motionatmosphericcreepyinvestigativeshortpoint and clickfree to play

What players say

Players praise this free 10-20 minute horror game for its thick folklore atmosphere and stop-motion look. They highlight the smart word-searching mechanic and a single gentle jump scare. Many mention it is a game jam entry and wish the developer would make a longer version.

Screenshots

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