Underplayed Gems

The Inner Friend (2018)

The Inner Friend cover
Developer
PLAYMIND
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, wordless journey through a surreal and eerie subconscious, where you evade gruesome beings and gradually confront childhood fears.

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What players say

Players praise the surreal, creepy atmosphere and emotional story about facing childhood fears, but note it is a short game at about two to three hours. The puzzles are simple and the gameplay is closer to a walking simulator, with no jump scares. Opinions are split on the price.

Trailer

Screenshots

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