Underplayed Gems

The Proponent (2023)

The Proponent cover
Developer
Two Dogs
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a distorted, sealed building where rooms shift like shuffled cards, piecing together a story through unsettling details and strange demonic creatures.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and abstract story but are divided on polish. Many report game-breaking bugs, like getting stuck and having to restart, and note the dark areas are frustrating without a proper flashlight. The game has three endings but no save option.

Screenshots

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