Underplayed Gems

Black Lazar (2022)

Black Lazar cover
Developer
Pleon Words
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dark, branching detective story where text and hand-drawn art build a tense, noir atmosphere and every choice feels consequential.

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What players say

Players praise the engaging story and meaningful choices, with hand-drawn art and a creepy atmosphere that sets it apart from generic visual novels. Some find the non-linear storytelling breaks immersion, and replaying means starting from scratch without skipping.

Screenshots

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