Underplayed Gems

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery (2021)

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery cover
Developer
Silver Lining Studio
Publisher
Akupara Games, Akatsuki Taiwan Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 7,623 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven point-and-click journey through hand-drawn scenes with a soothing soundtrack and light puzzles, played at your own pace.

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What players say

Players consistently praise the beautiful art style, cozy music, and emotional bittersweet story, but note that puzzles are very easy and the game is short, around one to two hours. Some find the story moving, while others call it unremarkable. A few reviewers describe it as dreamlike or Studio Ghibli-like.

Screenshots

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