Underplayed Gems

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav (2012)

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav cover
Developer
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 2,519 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical point-and-click adventure set in a hand-drawn fantasy world with a detailed story and classic puzzle design.

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What players say

Players say the game starts slow but picks up, with challenging puzzles and a bittersweet ending. Voice acting divides opinion, and some report crashes. The hand-drawn art is widely praised.

Screenshots

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