Underplayed Gems

The Happy Dismal Town (2023)

The Happy Dismal Town cover
Developer
Strange Box Tales
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A grim, noir detective adventure through a pixelated, horror-tinged city where you solve murders, complete quests, and uncover a deadly secret.

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What players say

Players praise the funny dialogue, strong atmosphere, and surprising amount of detail in this small open world. Some mention the controls take getting used to, and there are bugs, but the free DLC announced helps balance that.

Screenshots

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