Underplayed Gems

Winter Ember (2022)

Winter Ember cover
Developer
Sky Machine Studios
Publisher
Blowfish Studios, Gamera Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 113 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You move through shadow-drenched isometric streets and moonlit interiors, silencing enemies one by one while unraveling a grim conspiracy, every click of a lock and swish of an arrow weighted with purpose.

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What players say

Players describe Winter Ember as a flawed but enjoyable stealth game with big maps and decent atmosphere, but note janky combat and movement, a complex and unintuitive crafting system, and a camera that makes stealth inconsistent. Several highlight the game has improved with post-launch patches.

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