Underplayed Gems

Below Sunshade (2019)

Below Sunshade cover
Developer
Arvus Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
3.3 of 5, 84 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense survival story driven by character relationships and choices, set against an unforgiving island with a hidden deadline.

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What players say

Players are split on Below Sunshade. Many criticize its obscure quests, repetitive fetch-quest loop, and a strict 30-day timer that makes exploration feel rushed. Others enjoy the survival and combat despite the grind, and praise the art and voice acting. Long-time players say development appears to have stalled.

Screenshots

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