Underplayed Gems

The Thief In The Dark (2022)

The Thief In The Dark cover
Developer
IronOldNick
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense first-person journey through a dark, ominous fantasy world where you explore an underworld and fight monsters to uncover a mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and horror but struggle with the survival mechanics, especially the fast drain of food and oil for the lamp. Many find the game difficult, and a common early frustration is not realizing a statue serves as the save point.

Screenshots

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