Underplayed Gems

Yollen (2025)

Yollen cover
Developer
axilirate
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.5 of 5, 117 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A brutally minimalist and foreboding survival experience where every moment feels precarious and oppressive.

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What players say

Players are split on Yollen: some find its minimalist progression and interconnected systems deeply satisfying, while others are frustrated by severe inventory limits, short item durability, and constant backtracking. Many say it feels like a second-monitor idle game, but one that demands more active attention than expected.

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