Underplayed Gems

心之檻 (2018)

心之檻 cover
Developer
第一點心, DimSumOneStudio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.9 of 5, 82 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven experience where you care for a shy orphan through nurturing choices and light-hearted dialogue.

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What players say

Players praise the art, music, and character writing but are frustrated by a vague stat-raising system that triggers bad endings without clear feedback. Many say blind playthroughs lead to confusion and restarting, while using a player-made guide reveals a warm story with multiple endings.

Screenshots

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