Underplayed Gems

They Linger (2023)

They Linger cover
Developer
SpikerMan87, DrawingParasite
Publisher
SpikerMan87
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 41 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A tense, slow-paced exploration through dark, narrow hallways, relying on sound and minimal interaction to build unease.

darktenseatmosphericindie horrorfirst-personclaustrophobicslow-paced

What players say

Players describe a short, free horror maze game with an interesting story and multiple endings, but they are split on the controls: some find them simple and enjoyable while others report they cause nausea or make turning difficult, and the bright jumpscares can be unpleasant.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.