Underplayed Gems

Blackout: The Darkest Night (2021)

Blackout: The Darkest Night cover
Developer
MiniChimera Game Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, text-based choose-your-own-adventure where low courage and sanity shape a haunting descent into forgotten horror

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What players say

Players describe a short, replayable choose-your-own-adventure with comic-style art and jigsaw puzzles. Opinions split on the writing: some praise the atmosphere and mystery, others find the pacing slow and dialogue awkward. The soundtrack is a weak point.

Screenshots

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