Underplayed Gems

Through Abandoned: The Refuge (2019)

Through Abandoned: The Refuge cover
Developer
Igor Krutov
Publisher
Conglomerate 5
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.6 of 5, 241 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A thoughtful, atmospheric point-and-click puzzle adventure that feels like exploring a mysterious, hand-drawn world between dimensions.

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What players say

Players report that the game is riddled with softlocks and crashes, especially after solving puzzles, and achievements are unreliable. The puzzles are often cryptic and require a guide, and the game has received no support since 2019.

Screenshots

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