Underplayed Gems

Veins Like Tapeworms (2025)

Veins Like Tapeworms cover
Developer
AwesomeTrinket
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A hauntingly slow and introspective visual novel that dwells on disgust, loss, and the desperate need for affection, feeling like a suffocating crawl through emotional decay.

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What players say

Players praise the writing and body horror in this dark visual novel about a traumatized nonbinary protagonist. Many highlight the multiple endings and hidden content that reward replaying, though the somber tone and themes of isolation are not for everyone.

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Screenshots

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