Underplayed Gems

Through Abandoned: The Forest (2016)

Through Abandoned: The Forest cover
Developer
Igor Krutov
Publisher
Conglomerate 5
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 457 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A contemplative, atmospheric puzzle adventure through a hand-drawn forest with a slow, story-driven pace.

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What players say

Players describe this as a minimalist point-and-click puzzle game with a creepy atmosphere driven by ambient sound. Many mention it has bugs, especially near the end, and the puzzles can be confusing without a walkthrough. It is compared to the Submachine series but considered a bit rougher.

Trailer

Screenshots

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