Underplayed Gems

Underground Blossom (2023)

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Developer
Rusty Lake
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 6,901 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, puzzle-driven descent through surreal metro stations that mirror a fractured life, where each solved enigma nudges forward a hauntingly slow-burn narrative.

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What players say

Players praise the haunting atmosphere and how stations map to Laura's life. Puzzles are generally easy, but some require outside knowledge of the series or community events, and one butterfly puzzle frustrates many.

Screenshots

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