Underplayed Gems

The Obscura Experiment (2023)

The Obscura Experiment cover
Developer
Anabasis & Co.
Publisher
UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.2 of 5, 107 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense stealth survival game where you plan each move while conserving scanner energy to evade an invisible enemy.

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What players say

Players say this is a very short, free horror game where you navigate a dark spaceship with a tablet that runs out of battery too fast. Many compare it to Alien Isolation or Dead Space, but find it less polished and not scary. The story feels unfinished, voice acting is flat, and some achievements are bugged. A few still find it decent for a free student project.

Screenshots

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