Underplayed Gems

Why Am I Dead At Sea (2015)

Why Am I Dead At Sea cover
Developer
Peltast Software
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 426 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You play as a ghost on a boat, solving your own murder by possessing crew members and piecing together conversations to uncover secrets.

mysteriousstory richatmosphericpixel artdetectiveghost possessionmultiple endingsconversational

What players say

Players praise the clever writing and memorable characters in this murder mystery where you solve your own death by possessing people. Many note the game is short, around 5 to 10 hours, but some report game-breaking bugs that can permanently block progress, with no fixes expected from the developer.

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