Underplayed Gems

The Unluckiest Man (2022)

The Unluckiest Man cover
Developer
Darkania Works
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.6 of 5, 268 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a slow, somber walk through a broken-down home, mixing sorrow with absurd touches and simple puzzles

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What players say

Players praise the game's beautiful environments and story but are divided on the quality of the writing and voice acting, with some calling it polished and others finding it pretentious or dull. It is a very short, free walking simulator that takes about 30-45 minutes to finish.

Screenshots

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