Underplayed Gems

Wilderplace (2022)

Wilderplace cover
Developer
Saman Bemel-Benrud, Micah Fitch, Tom Lubanovic
Publisher
Saman Bemel-Benrud
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, thoughtful exploration of a hand-drawn garden where you solve turn-based puzzles and influence NPC interactions to uncover layered mysteries.

contemplativemeditativepuzzle-orientedturn-basedmysteriousatmosphericstrategicminimalist

What players say

Players praise the unique puzzle mechanics and how the game teaches them through discovery rather than explicit instructions. The art and sound design create a relaxing atmosphere, though the puzzles become genuinely challenging and occasionally frustrating. Some players note the controls take getting used to and the isometric view can be hard to read at first.

Trailer

Screenshots

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