Underplayed Gems

咒影 Curse of the Shadow (2026)

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Developer
小青蛙妙妙制作组
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 279 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven horror visual novel where you unravel a supernatural curse through eerie photographs and personal confrontations with fear.

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What players say

Players praise the horror elements and CG art, but many note the game is very short (around 3-6 hours) and the English localization has errors. Opinions on the story and character development are mixed, with some finding the romance forced and the plot weak, while others enjoy the BL dynamics. A controversy over alleged plagiarism is mentioned by a few reviewers.

Screenshots

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