Underplayed Gems

The Shadow Over Route 80 (2022)

The Shadow Over Route 80 cover
Developer
the ito project
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 38 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You work a quiet late-night shift at a remote petrol station, the stillness broken only by an uneasy feeling that builds into a tense, supernatural encounter.

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What players say

Players describe a short, atmospheric horror game set in a gas station, with some praising its lack of jump scares and creepy progression, while others find the exploration tedious and repetitive.

Screenshots

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