Underplayed Gems

This Strange Realm Of Mine (2017)

This Strange Realm Of Mine cover
Developer
Doomster Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 640 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frenetic and disorienting blend of retro FPS combat and melancholic afterlife exploration, where poetic dialogue and gory pixel violence coexist.

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What players say

Players are split on this hybrid of retro FPS and philosophical walking simulator. The 90-minute game is dense with poetry and existential themes, but many find the story shallow and the writing cringey. The shooting is basic and undercooked, while the horror and visual design get some praise.

Trailer

Screenshots

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