Underplayed Gems

Veil of Darkness (2023)

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Developer
Event Horizon Software
Publisher
SNEG
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.4 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric isometric horror adventure where you explore a cursed valley, solve riddles, and battle ghouls and werewolves.

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What players say

Players praise the gothic horror atmosphere and the unique keyword-based dialogue system that forces you to explore and think. However, they consistently warn about the clunky controls, a notoriously frustrating hedge maze, and the general lack of handholding that defines its 90s origins.

Screenshots

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