Underplayed Gems

The Sickle Family (2026)

The Sickle Family cover
Developer
CH757
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual
Rating
4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 41 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, heavy journey through loss, told through an in-game computer interface and the emotional residue of a loved one's unfinished work.

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What players say

A short horror game wrapped around an emotional message about dog care. Players praise the distinctive art style and the story's emotional punch, though some find the desktop framing device underdeveloped and the gameplay basic. A minority call it preachy, comparing it to a PSA.

Screenshots

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