Underplayed Gems

Abscission (2023)

Abscission cover
Developer
Beyond Booleans
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 118 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn detective horror where you piece together clues from grisly crime scenes and interrogate suspects, all while an old trauma threatens to resurface.

point & clickdetectiveinvestigationhorroratmosphericdarkstory richpixel graphics

What players say

Players praise the story and atmosphere, especially the Lovecraftian horror and pixel art. The game is short with multiple endings and a novel dialog system, though some find the puzzles uninspired and the body horror art inconsistent. It evokes classic Wadjet Eye adventures.

Screenshots

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