Underplayed Gems

Cage of Etha (2022)

Cage of Etha cover
Developer
ujumiru
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
5.0 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, melancholic visual novel where you witness a troubled boy's descent into psychological unease in a quiet historical setting.

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What players say

Players call this a short visual novel with a gripping story, a good twist, and a strong atmosphere helped by the music and sound design. They note the choices give only an illusion of agency, but the ending reframes the story in a way that makes it worth multiple playthroughs.

Screenshots

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