The Shore (2021)

Developer

Ares Dragonis

Publisher

Dragonis Games

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

Rating

3.6 of 5, 1,981 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 2.8 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

a slow-burn, atmospheric first-person exploration of a haunted island where the dread of cosmic horror mingles with the calm of solving puzzles and searching for a lost daughter

atmospherichorrorpsychologicalstory richpuzzleexplorationfirst-personrelaxing

What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and Lovecraftian visuals, but many find the clunky mechanics, vague puzzles, and chase scenes frustrating. Some suggest it works better as a walking sim, and a few note the story feels rushed despite a good ending.

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