Underplayed Gems

The Color of the Roses (2019)

The Color of the Roses cover
Developer
Lucky owl
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A pixel-art adventure that blends cute visuals with emotional and violent horror, offering a nonlinear, choice-driven story that feels both nostalgic and tense.

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What players say

Players describe a heartfelt but slow RPG Maker visual novel set in an Eastern European summer camp. They praise the story and multiple endings but criticize the lack of hints, the restricted save system, and the sluggish movement speed.

Screenshots

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