Underplayed Gems

Wait - Extended (2015)

Wait - Extended cover
Developer
rest.less Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, atmospheric mystery that builds dread through exploration and environmental storytelling rather than jump scares or combat.

atmosphericmysteriousexploration-basedpuzzle solvingslow burnpsychological horrorstory richcreeping dread

What players say

Players praise the Lovecraftian atmosphere and layered story that requires multiple playthroughs to fully understand, noting the game avoids cheap jump scares in favor of creeping dread. The cryptic puzzles and obscure triggers are a common point of frustration, and players recommend looking past the RPG Maker visuals to experience the rich lore and multiple endings.

Screenshots

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