Underplayed Gems

Abeyance (2022)

Abeyance cover
Developer
Bumblebee Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, atmospheric salvage operation through abandoned ruins where every procedurally generated mission feels like a desperate fight for both survival and selfhood

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What players say

Players are split on this early-access indie dungeon crawler. Some praise the atmosphere and scanning mechanics, but most reviewers report severe optimization issues, a buggy tutorial, and a camera that makes turn-based combat confusing. Difficulty is inconsistent, with some calling it frustrating and others finding it manageable after replaying the tutorial.

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