Underplayed Gems

ZED (2019)

ZED cover
Developer
Eagre Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.2 of 5, 169 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A surreal, contemplative walk through fragmented memory, blending gentle melancholy with quiet warmth as you uncover a bittersweet story of regret and love.

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What players say

Players are divided on ZED. Many call it a heartfelt walking simulator with a bittersweet story and beautiful environments, but fans of developer Cyan find it disappointing. It has barely any puzzles, just collecting objects and simple jigsaws, and takes about one to three hours.

Screenshots

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More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.