Underplayed Gems

The Diary (2025)

The Diary cover
Developer
HuCang Studio, Pone Games
Publisher
IndieArk
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.4 of 5, 206 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, suspenseful experience of piecing together hidden truths from fragmented diary entries and investigative notes.

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What players say

Players praise the art and sound design as beautiful, but note the puzzles are very easy and the story is fairly standard. The game is short, around 2 hours, and some say it is not a good value at full price.

Screenshots

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