Underplayed Gems

The Melody of Dust (2017)

The Melody of Dust cover
Developer
Viacom NEXT
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You drift through surreal, quiet spaces, gently layering melodies from everyday objects as a lonely, hypnotic wind carries the music.

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What players say

Players describe it as a trippy, experimental VR music experience rather than a game, very short at 5 to 10 minutes with 80 discoverable melodies. Visuals are surreal and eclectic, and performance can be demanding on the GPU. Some buyers note abuse allegations against the artist as a reason to avoid it.

Screenshots

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