Underplayed Gems

Veranoia: Nightmare of Case 37 (2023)

Veranoia: Nightmare of Case 37 cover
Developer
Horrawr
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore unsettling dreamscapes as a detective with a ghostly gift, solving death mysteries while evading a sinister cult's possession.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short horror experience, around 30 minutes, with a creepy atmosphere and a few effective jump scares. The story is praised, though some find it a bit confusing with notes out of order. The linear stages include simple puzzles, platforming, and stealth sections, but the game offers little challenge. Multiple reviews note it is made by a single developer.

Screenshots

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