Underplayed Gems

The Eyes of Ara (2016)

The Eyes of Ara cover
Developer
100 Stones Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 845 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, deliberate puzzle adventure through an abandoned castle that feels mysterious and atmospheric without being particularly tense or scary.

atmosphericmysteriouspuzzlingexploration-focusedold schoolcasualrelaxingstory rich

What players say

Players are split on this puzzle-adventure. Some enjoy the challenging puzzles and castle environment, but many strongly dislike the mandatory collectable hunt: you need to find hidden coins, figurines, and photos in every nook to reach the endgame, and progress often sends you running back through earlier areas.

Trailer

Screenshots

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