Underplayed Gems

The Infernal Masquerade (2023)

The Infernal Masquerade cover
Developer
Aarre Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gothic, PS2-inspired take on minesweeper where you methodically deduce the location of hidden vampires aboard a ship, with a tense, atmospheric feel.

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What players say

A quirky mashup of minesweeper and vampire hunting with a low-poly retro aesthetic. Players enjoy the creative premise but some find the low-resolution visuals make clue-reading difficult. It works well on the Steam Deck.

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