Underplayed Gems

Caliban Below (2018)

Caliban Below cover
Developer
Blackthorn Media, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 223 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric exploration of a decaying estate and a dark dreamworld, driven by a cryptic narrative and a sense of impending dread.

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What players say

Players say Caliban Below is a short, atmospheric VR experience rather than a full game, lasting only 10–20 minutes. The spooky narrative and setting are praised, but some find the teleport-only movement immersion-breaking and the graphics blurry.

Screenshots

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