Underplayed Gems

the static speaks my name (2015)

the static speaks my name cover
Developer
the whale husband
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 5,773 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A short, melancholic, and oddly humorous walk through a man's final night, blending dark themes with absurd details like a shrimp tank.

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What players say

Players describe a very short, free psychological horror game that takes about ten minutes. Many find it depressing and dark, with a story about suicide and depression that some find confusing but intriguing. Players are split on whether the narrative coheres.

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