Underplayed Gems

The Empty Desk (2025)

The Empty Desk cover
Developer
CheesecakeGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

An atmospheric psychological thriller that feels like walking through a dark, quiet office where every clue deepens the unease.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short detective story with supernatural elements, taking about three hours. The core gameplay is searching offices and photographing clues, which some find tedious. The game uses AI-generated images and voices, a point several reviews mention. Players appreciate the option to toggle jump scares.

Trailer

Screenshots

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