Underplayed Gems

爱人:Aijin (2025)

爱人:Aijin cover
Developer
Mangolotis
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A haunting, dreamlike journey through psychological torment and buried truths, combining survival tension with introspective exploration.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided. Many call it an unplayable buggy mess with broken translations and overlapping text, while others appreciate the atmospheric horror and thoughtful design for a solo dev's first game. The 1.5-2 hour run has three endings and chase sequences, though the camera and lighting frustrate many. Long-time players note updates through 2025 are fixing some issues slowly.

Screenshots

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