Underplayed Gems

Across the Grooves (2020)

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Developer
Nova-box
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 136 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dreamlike, introspective experience where you guide a woman through alternate pasts shaped by melancholy and surreal decisions.

story richchoices matteratmosphericsurrealpsychedelicnarrative-drivenemotionalhand-drawn

What players say

Players praise the art and time-travel story, but many find the in-game songs lackluster and the lyrics weak. Reviews also note the game is short and lacks a way to skip already-read text.

Screenshots

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