Underplayed Gems

The Night Crawler (2025)

The Night Crawler cover
Developer
Monstigri
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, atmospheric exploration of nocturnal insects at a leisurely pace.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, relaxing hidden-object game about collecting insects at night and caring for them in a terrarium, but they consistently warn that a horrifying creature unexpectedly appears. The game is very short, typically finished in under two hours, and some players wish it had more depth or replay value.

Screenshots

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