Underplayed Gems

The Overnight Screening (2025)

The Overnight Screening cover
Developer
Taleon
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.6 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A quiet night shift spirals into a surreal and eerie journey as you are pulled into the movie itself, blending mundane tasks with a creeping sense of mystery.

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What players say

Players are split on this mix of work simulation and horror. Most agree bugs frequently block progress and the game offers little guidance on what to do next, though those who finish report a playtime around two hours. The good ending is considered anticlimactic, and the use of familiar assets makes the game feel like a student project to some.

Screenshots

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