Underplayed Gems

Case of the mysterious death of Keiko Haraeda (2023)

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Developer
sur
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
2.9 of 5, 146 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

It feels like slowly walking through a haunted house of memories, uncovering eerie clues in a low-fi, grainy world.

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What players say

Players are split on this short, atmospheric horror game. Some love its homage to late-90s chain mail and VHS urban legends, while others find the slow text scrolling and aimless walking tedious. The game's curse mechanic and Japanese horror vibes echo works like Ringu, but the execution falls short for many due to a confusing story and lack of clear objectives.

Screenshots

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