Underplayed Gems

Veloria: The Knot of Candles (2024)

Veloria: The Knot of Candles cover
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, psychological horror adventure where you explore a young girl's traumatized memories through dark puzzles and tragic stories.

psychological horroratmosphericpuzzle solvingstory richdarktense2d platformersingleplayer

What players say

Players praise the gothic atmosphere, creative time-travel puzzles, and detailed pixel art, but they split on the experience. The weak guidance, lack of manual saves, and stiff controls frustrate many, while the psychological horror and dark character relationships hook those who push through. The demo ends on a twist that leaves people wanting more.

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