Underplayed Gems

沉睡的法则 Things as They Are (2019)

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Developer
四块二茶会
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.9 of 5, 1,169 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 46 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

This feels like a leisurely, whimsical stroll through a small town and its oddities, where the main tension is a gentle, humorous mystery rather than any sense of urgency or danger.

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What players say

Players praise the story, world-building, and generous content for the low price, calling it one of their favorite games. However, the combat system draws sharp criticism for tedious, unfair fights even on easy mode, with a glowing jellyfish enemy seen as the breaking point. Players also note that NPCs are reduced to repetitive joke tropes like a single food obsession.

Screenshots

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