Underplayed Gems

VHScape (2024)

VHScape cover
Developer
Cluck Games, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.2 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You explore a nostalgic VHS store under the creeping paranoia of spotting what's out of place, with a focus on quiet observation and memory.

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What players say

Players call it a fun anomaly hunting game that rewards close observation, with scares that can make you jump. Many compare it to Exit 8 and say it improves on the concept, though some find the anomalies frustratingly subtle. A few note the use of AI-generated content, but most accept it as well-integrated.

Screenshots

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