Underplayed Gems

UnderDread (2016)

UnderDread cover
Developer
Bigzur Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.8 of 5, 137 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, tense first-person exploration through an ancient castle, driven by an eerie mystery and a parent's urgent search for a missing child.

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What players say

Players compare it unfavorably to Amnesia: The Dark Descent, praising the atmosphere and sound while criticizing the overuse of cheap jump scares and broken stealth mechanics that force hiding in specific spots. Many note it is a short game only worth buying on deep sale, and some caution that first-person view triggers motion sickness.

Screenshots

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