Underplayed Gems

The Great Below (2023)

The Great Below cover
Developer
Dobra Studios
Publisher
ByteSize, Kinda Brave
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, avant-garde walk through a surreal mansion where the line between reality and the mind dissolves, driven by cryptic discovery and a lurking sense of dread.

atmospherictensemysterioussurrealphilosophicalmind-bendingexplorationpsychological horror

What players say

Players praise the oppressive atmosphere and original puzzles, often comparing it to Myst or Inscryption. The game is short, around 3 hours, and builds tension through sound and claustrophobic spaces rather than jump scares. Some find the matchstick-light mechanic annoying and the ending abrupt, and controls are a common complaint.

Screenshots

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