Underplayed Gems

Beacon Pines (2022)

Beacon Pines cover
Developer
Hiding Spot
Publisher
Fellow Traveller
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 4,396 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Exploring a colorful, hand-drawn town while uncovering a gentle mystery with a touch of creepiness, where you guide the story by choosing enchanted words.

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What players say

Players praise the story, art, and characters, but note it is more of an interactive book than a game. The cute exterior quickly gives way to dark, tragic themes, and some find the tonal shifts jarring. Opinions split on whether the multiple endings feel rewarding or linear.

Trailer

Screenshots

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