Underplayed Gems

The Fortress of Varnolis (2021)

The Fortress of Varnolis cover
Developer
Daniel Agerman
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense and atmospheric journey through a dark castle, blending puzzle solving and stealth with a story of a boy confronting nightmare terrors.

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What players say

Players praise the horror atmosphere and visual style, but many are frustrated by the lack of saving, forcing them to replay sections after dying. A few mention a bug that launches Steam VR.

Screenshots

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