Underplayed Gems

The Mildew Children (2024)

The Mildew Children cover
Developer
The Growing Stones
Publisher
Valkyrie Initiative
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 494 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dark, story-driven 2D adventure with a grim fairy-tale atmosphere and psychological horror elements.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, voice acting, and slavic folklore, but the game is short and many find the ending unsatisfying. Players disagree on the good ending, often saying it is hard to get without a guide.

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