Underplayed Gems

The Crimson Diamond (2024)

The Crimson Diamond cover
Developer
Julia Minamata
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 672 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A calm, thoughtful point-and-click adventure with a gentle, old-school feel, inviting you to explore a quiet mystery at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise it as a faithful yet ambitious revival of 80s text parser adventures. The puzzles follow clear logic overall, though the parser is demanding, some find it endearing, others see it as a source of annoyance. The game features multiple endings, solid detective investigation, and optional content.

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