Underplayed Gems

THRESHOLD (2024)

THRESHOLD cover
Developer
Julien Eveillé
Publisher
CRITICAL REFLEX
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,305 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A suffocating, lonely trek through a surreal mountain station where every breath and whistle strains against the thin air and an oppressive, watchful silence.

tenseatmosphericsurrealwalking simulatorpsychological horrorfirst-personstory richclaustrophobic

What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and creative concept, but are split on the story: some love the mystery and decision-making while others find the revelations unsatisfying. Lots of bugs and softlocks are reported, and the 2-3 hour length feels right to some but too short for others. The gameplay loop is described as repetitive in a hypnotic way.

Trailer

Screenshots

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