Underplayed Gems

The Last Show of Mr. Chardish (2020)

The Last Show of Mr. Chardish cover
Developer
Punk Notion
Publisher
Anshar Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 131 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, melancholic walk through a magical theatre, piecing together memories through old plays and letters at a calm, reflective pace.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, artistically styled walking sim inspired by Edith Finch, with a story about a theater director's memories. Many find the vignettes repetitive and lacking meaningful gameplay, though one robot puzzle stands out. The story and visuals get praise, but players split on whether the experience holds together.

Screenshots

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