Underplayed Gems

The Nefargad (2023)

The Nefargad cover
Developer
Oriseus Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, atmospheric crawl through a dark underground dungeon where solving cryptic puzzles reveals a fractured, untrustworthy narrative.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, puzzles, and Turkish voice acting, though some find the puzzle hints too direct. The game takes about 4 hours and is not considered very scary. There is some disappointment with the ending.

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