Underplayed Gems

The Room Syndrome (2019)

The Room Syndrome cover
Developer
Jesse Carradine
Publisher
Jesse Carradine?
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.7 of 5, 363 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a short, somber puzzle walk through a confined space where atmosphere of isolation and melancholy is observed rather than actively played

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What players say

Players praise the dark story and puzzle design but split on the time travel mechanics and characters. Getting all endings requires repeating long sections, and some note a missing save feature and occasional bugs.

Screenshots

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