Underplayed Gems

The Hanged Man (2018)

The Hanged Man cover
Developer
Uri Games
Publisher
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 221 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lonely, tense journey through a snow-covered building, driven by a child's fear and determination to find a lost friend.

psychological horroratmosphericdarkstory richtenseexplorationsingleplayer2d pixel graphics

What players say

Players call it the strongest ending to the Strange Men series, with improved voice acting and a story that ties together earlier games' threads. The puzzles are challenging but less obtuse than The Boogie Man, though some critics note the gameplay leans toward walking around and watching cutscenes. Getting the best ending demands a second playthrough for extra cutscenes.

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Screenshots

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