Underplayed Gems

The Haunting of Joni Evers (2025)

The Haunting of Joni Evers cover
Developer
Causeway Studios
Publisher
indie.io
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 163 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Exploring a lonely, atmospheric mansion while uncovering a family's emotional and supernatural secrets through deliberate, story-driven walking.

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What players say

Players compare it favorably to Gone Home and What Remains of Edith Finch, calling it a short, emotional walking simulator about grief and family. The voice acting and writing are widely praised, and most say it avoids cheap jump scares. A few players find the story dull or the puzzles tedious, and there are reports of performance problems on Steam Deck.

Screenshots

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