Underplayed Gems

The Specter's Desire (2024)

The Specter's Desire cover
Developer
Themisian
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 65 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, story-rich visual novel where you investigate supernatural events by playing cards and making choices that shape a darkly comedic mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the variety of challenging puzzles and encounters, comparing it favorably to Kaiji and Danganronpa. The game is very long, with some calling 100+ hours a breeze. However, a few warn about colorblind-unfriendly puzzles and save traps.

Screenshots

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