Underplayed Gems

The Eyes of Dr Kautzmann (2022)

The Eyes of Dr Kautzmann cover
Developer
Fintan Devenney
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow, unsettling first-person puzzle game that demands close observation and critical thinking while its expressionist visuals and grim narrative create a creeping sense of dread.

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What players say

Players praise the art style inspired by German expressionist cinema but widely agree the game is unfinished. There is only one puzzle, which many find impossible to solve without brute force, and the handwritten text is often unreadable. The game abruptly ends after saying 'Act 1', with no further acts released as of 2026.

Screenshots

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