Underplayed Gems

THE TEAR (2019)

THE TEAR cover
Developer
Game Gestalt
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, reflective VR journey through a circular dream world where you solve puzzles by observing and interacting with a magical, fairy-tale environment.

immersivedreamlikepuzzlingatmosphericintrospectiveinteractivewhimsicalmeditative

What players say

Players describe this as a short, surreal VR experience more akin to an art installation than a puzzle game. They note it has very few interactions, two very similar paths, and can be completed in under ten minutes. Some find it beautiful and unsettling, while others are confused by its lack of clear gameplay.

Screenshots

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