Underplayed Gems

The Deer (2019)

The Deer cover
Developer
Dodo Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 95 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 33 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense first-person survival horror where you hunt or avoid a mythical creature in a detailed Colorado forest, with changing spawns each playthrough.

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What players say

Players are split on The Deer. Some find it a fun, atmospheric horror adventure about searching for Bigfoot, while others call it boring, confusing, and full of collision bugs that make navigation frustrating. Many mention the short story and a wish for multiplayer.

Screenshots

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