Underplayed Gems

The Designer's Curse (2019)

The Designer's Curse cover
Developer
CBGames
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 813 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 43 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A rough, amateur survival horror experience that tries to build tension through dimly lit manor exploration and an original soundtrack from a respected composer.

free to playpsychological horroratmosphericfirst personsurvival horrorlow budgetindie

What players say

Players are divided on this free horror game. Some call it a short but atmospheric experience with PS1-style visuals and Amnesia vibes, while others dismiss it as an asset flip or poorly optimized. Many note it was made by a 15-year-old and takes under 30 minutes to finish.

Screenshots

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