Underplayed Gems

The Island of Doctor Morose (2026)

The Island of Doctor Morose cover
Developer
Square Butterfly Interactive
Publisher
Caden Rogers
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric journey through a mysterious island driven by scientific ambition and fractured friendship.

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What players say

Players praise the game's unique blend of Lovecraftian cosmic horror with a Dr. Seuss visual style, and say the constant rhyming text adds charm rather than getting old. The puzzles are described as genuinely challenging, sometimes frustratingly so, and the short runtime with frequent save points helps. Some also mention slight jank and a few bugs, but most recommend it.

Screenshots

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