Underplayed Gems

The Disappearance of the Mitchells (2020)

The Disappearance of the Mitchells cover
Developer
Cupfox Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.7 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You explore a quiet, empty house by looking around for clues, with a creeping tension that makes you feel watched and uneasy.

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What players say

Players are split on this indie horror. Some appreciate the creepy atmosphere and multiple endings, but many criticize the confusing gameplay, excessive darkness, lack of direction, and reliance on repetitive key-and-cabinet searching with no save system.

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