Underplayed Gems

ToyMaker (2023)

ToyMaker cover
Developer
「森霊」- Forest Spirit, LoneDev
Publisher
LoneDev
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You wander through eerie, retro-inspired environments at a slow pace, discovering hidden secrets and jumpscares with a dynamic, luck-based progression.

walking simulatorretroatmosphericcreepypsychedelicdynamicslow pacedimmersive

What players say

Players say ToyMaker nails the unsettling feel of a lost media creepypasta game. It is bite-sized exploration similar to LSD Dream Emulator but a lot creepier. Progress is confusing and runs often end in dead-ends with no respawn, but its cryptic secrets reward outside-the-box thinking.

Screenshots

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