Underplayed Gems

The Longest Walk (2022)

The Longest Walk cover
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 406 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow, introspective first-person walk through a deeply personal narrative about depression, based on recorded interviews with the creator's father.

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What players say

Players walk through a short, 10-to-15-minute experience listening to the developer's father speak openly about living with depression. The simple mechanics and dreamlike visuals create an intimate, emotional impact, though a few wish the walking speed were faster.

Screenshots

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