Underplayed Gems

The Wilds of Dacrima: Field Notes from a Poorly Supervised Alchemist and his Unruly Clockwork Companion (2026)

The Wilds of Dacrima: Field Notes from a Poorly Supervised Alchemist and his Unruly Clockwork Companion cover
Developer
Antler Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A whimsical first-person puzzle adventure where you explore a strange fantasy world, collect plants, and brew potions with a chatty robot sidekick.

adventurepuzzlefantasylightheartedwhimsicalexploratorycuriouscozy

What players say

Players praise the charm and movement-focused puzzles, where potions grant traversal abilities instead of traditional switches and keys. Many find the puzzles on the easier side but satisfying. Players split on polish: some report bugs, softlocks, and crashes, while others praise the overall experience.

Trailer

Screenshots

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