Underplayed Gems

The Great Deer (2022)

The Great Deer cover
Developer
Dr. Puzzler
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical point-and-click exploration through a dark, surreal temple where solving puzzles and uncovering secrets builds a slow-burning tension.

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What players say

Players compare it to Rusty Lake and praise its puzzles, though many find some solutions arbitrary or unclear. Opinions split on difficulty: some call it fair, others say it is rage-inducing. A timed ending and two endings get mentioned. The game was originally paid but later went free.

Screenshots

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