Underplayed Gems

The Shore (2021)

The Shore cover
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

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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

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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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