Underplayed Gems

Chiyo (2024)

Chiyo cover
Developer
Nimbus Games
Publisher
SCRYsoft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.6 of 5, 92 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A hardcore puzzle-filled escape room set in a supernatural Edo-era mansion, where each step feels tense and deliberate.

atmospherictensehardcore puzzlesmysterioussupernaturalhistorical horrorfirst-personeerie

What players say

Players praise the Japanese Edo atmosphere and slow-burn horror, but warn that puzzles are hard and require patience. The checkpoint system is punishing, and progress can break if you quit at the wrong chapter. Some report bugs and FPS drops, though overall the game's cultural detail and story payoff are well received.

Trailer

Screenshots

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