Underplayed Gems

Unterholz (2024)

Unterholz cover
Developer
The Last Pilot
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A slow, brooding walk through a murky swamp, where tension builds from quiet exploration and unsettling revelations rather than action.

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What players say

Players praise the eerie atmosphere and detailed armor, but many find the game poorly optimized, with frame drops even on low settings. They are split on the combat: some appreciate its minimal role, while others find it repetitive. The story leaves many confused about objectives, though freedom to explore is noted as a positive.

Screenshots

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