Underplayed Gems

THE NORMAL THING (2020)

THE NORMAL THING cover
Developer
Orata Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 492 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, fog-shrouded walk through a surreal forest where puzzles unfold in a quiet, dreamlike haze.

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What players say

Players call it a short, free point-and-click about loss where you control a cartoon dog in a spooky forest. The puzzles can be illogical and the movement slow, but the emotional ending makes many cry.

Screenshots

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