Underplayed Gems

The Frozen Garden (2023)

The Frozen Garden cover
Developer
Distorted Production
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.9 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A short, linear third-person exploration where you move through a surreal, frozen garden under a melancholic and eerie atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the Silent Hill-inspired atmosphere and sound design but consistently say the game is very short, around 30 to 45 minutes. Many note the camera controls and high sensitivity cause motion issues, while the story is seen as lacking context and depth.

Screenshots

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