Underplayed Gems

There's Something In The Ice (2024)

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Developer
JustTomcuk
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 182 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn, atmospheric first-person exploration through a snowbound Antarctic station, where tension builds from isolation and unseen threats rather than constant action.

atmospherictenseeerieisolatedfirst-personrealisticmysteriouswalking simulator

What players say

Players are split on this short horror game inspired by The Thing. Many praise the atmospheric setting and sound design, but other players call it janky, note the AI voice acting and repetitive walking, and criticize the protagonist's poor decisions.

Screenshots

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