Underplayed Gems

The Quivering (2015)

The Quivering cover
Developer
Charybdis Ltd
Publisher
Alternative Software Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A classic point-and-click adventure with a deceptively cute cartoon style, blending darkly comedic horror with retro puzzle-solving and a spooky but not truly terrifying atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise its dark British humor and voice acting, but many are frustrated by the limited save system and frequent cheap deaths. Opinions split on whether the clunky DOSBox performance and trial-and-error puzzles are worth the charm.

Screenshots

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