Underplayed Gems

The Indigo Parallel (2022)

The Indigo Parallel cover
Developer
Chris Danelon
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 275 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A constantly shifting surreal dreamscape where each choice rewrites the world, blending eerie calm with playful unpredictability.

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What players say

Players describe it as a deeply surreal and abstract art experience rather than a traditional game. Many love unraveling its dreamlike connections but note performance can be rough, especially on AMD. Some compare it to Yume Nikki, while others find the novelty wears thin once the strangeness fades.

Screenshots

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