Underplayed Gems

The Derailed (2025)

The Derailed cover
Developer
Deformed Dreams Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 129 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short, tense first-person walking simulator that focuses on psychological horror and atmosphere rather than action.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and disturbing visuals, calling it a solid short horror game with strong lore and environmental storytelling. Some note performance drops even on high-end hardware, and a few find the story abstract or the puzzles obtuse.

Trailer

Screenshots

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