Underplayed Gems

The Silent Swan (2023)

The Silent Swan cover
Developer
Praenaris
Publisher
Gammera Nest
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric walking sim where you unravel a somber mystery through exploration and narration, with a lingering unease.

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What players say

Players praise the monolithic architecture and melancholy atmosphere but report the game is rough: bugs like missing floors and falling through the world are common, backtracking is tedious due to slow walking and cycling, and the story feels obscure. Fans of the genre say the experience lingers, but many warn the jank undermines it.

Screenshots

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