Underplayed Gems

To the Basement. Before (2026)

To the Basement. Before cover
Developer
HugePixel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, tense crawl through dark, cramped corridors where you rely on special vision to navigate traps and hidden dangers as an infected bunker's security systems close in.

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What players say

Players describe a minimalist 2D action game with precise drone flying, fuel management, and instant death on contact. Some call it a tense horror-like descent, while others see a pure arcade challenge. Sentiment splits on whether the punishing controls are a thrill or a frustration.

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