Underplayed Gems

Chicago Project (2024)

Chicago Project cover
Developer
Cyrivan Zhao
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-burn, novel-like cyberpunk puzzle RPG with a dark industrial soundtrack and brutalist art, blending hacking and stealth with a shifting narrative.

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What players say

Players praise the detailed new Cold War setting, mature writing, and striking art, but are split on the gameplay. Many say obtuse puzzles and punishing chase scenes break immersion, with several reviewers wishing it were a pure visual novel. The lack of autosave amplifies the frustration.

Screenshots

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