Underplayed Gems

The Crooked Man (2018)

The Crooked Man cover
Developer
Uri Games
Publisher
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 1,243 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn psychological horror that feels unsettling and oppressive as you explore a bleak, pixelated world driven by a story of personal struggle and supernatural dread.

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What players say

Players praise the story's handling of heavy topics, multiple endings, and memorable characters. Some find the controls confusing and the puzzles require a walkthrough, while others say the jump scares and chase sequences can be frustrating. Fans of the RPG Maker horror genre compare it favorably to Ib and The Witch's House.

Screenshots

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