Underplayed Gems

Through the Kill Screen (2022)

Through the Kill Screen cover
Developer
James K. Isaac
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A nostalgic, whimsical adventure through the carefree and mischievous childhood of the 1980s, with a cartoony style and story-driven choices.

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What players say

Players praise the nostalgic 1980s childhood setting and multiple endings, but one reviewer criticizes it as a low-effort RPG Maker asset flip. The game mixes humor, horror, and boss fights with a character upgrade system.

Screenshots

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