Underplayed Gems

Yearning (2018)

Yearning cover
Developer
Nyan_Fort
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A journey of quiet dread and cryptic discovery through a dim Edo-period setting, where puzzles and subtle visuals slowly reveal an unsettling truth.

atmosphericpuzzlingmelancholictensestory richpsychological horrorslow paced

What players say

Players praise the surreal Silent Hill-like atmosphere and sound design, but the protagonist's slow walk and required backtracking frustrates many. The ghostly encounters are rare, and the plot is predictable to horror veterans, though the ending is touching.

Screenshots

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