Underplayed Gems

The Falling Star (2025)

The Falling Star cover
Developer
Yeariver
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, emotionally reflective walk through a surreal dreamscape, driven by grief and the search for family truths.

atmosphericshortfirst-personnarrative-drivendreamlikemelancholicintrospectivefree to play

What players say

Players say it is a short, emotional walking sim about grief and family secrets, taking around 40 minutes. Many praise the atmosphere and music, but a few report poor frame rates even on strong PCs, and some find the synthesized narration and mixed asset quality off-putting.

Screenshots

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