Underplayed Gems

The Station (2018)

The Station cover
Developer
The Station Game ltd
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,118 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, contemplative walk through a derelict space station, uncovering a morally weighty mystery through environmental clues and logs.

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What players say

Players consistently praise the story and visuals, but nearly everyone says it is very short, around two hours. Reviews split on the plot: some find the twist predictable, others call it mind-blowing. The puzzles are simple. Performance and optimization receive mixed reports.

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