Underplayed Gems

The Desolate Hope (2014)

The Desolate Hope cover
Developer
Scott Cawthon
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 1,792 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 51 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Exploring a silent, abandoned space station feels isolating and meditative, with a creeping unease from the unknown.

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What players say

Players praise its unique atmosphere, music, and bittersweet story but warn about awkward controls and a difficult learning curve. Some see it as a game ahead of its time, while others find it too annoying to play.

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Screenshots

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