Underplayed Gems

Besmirch (2026)

Besmirch cover
Developer
Gangru Games
Publisher
2 Left Thumbs
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access
Rating
4.9 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-burn survival game where you manage an ailing farm under an oppressive tithe while monstrous threats lurk at the edge of a dying, fearful town.

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What players say

Players praise the NES horror aesthetic and the tense day-night loop of resource management and survival, but they split on the difficulty: some find it punishing and addictive, while others say it feels overwhelming and lacks tutorial guidance.

Screenshots

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