Underplayed Gems

The Forest Quartet (2022)

The Forest Quartet cover
Developer
Mads & Friends
Publisher
Bedtime Digital Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 457 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing is like quietly walking through a luminous, melancholy forest as a ghostly singer, gently restoring decay with your voice while unraveling personal stories.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short, meditative experience centered on grief and music. The puzzles are simple, the path is linear, and most finish in about 90 minutes. Some wish it were longer, but many find the atmosphere and soundtrack heartfelt.

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