Underplayed Gems

Countdown (2024)

Countdown cover
Developer
duskstudio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Rating
4.2 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, linear visual novel inviting reflection on mortality through text, music, and illustrations.

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What players say

Players call this a free visual novel with no gameplay or choices, just clicking through text. Many cite AI-generated art as ugly and inconsistent, and find the writing poor and the translation awkward. Some appreciate the emotional story about dying characters, but others say it is incoherent or has launch bugs.

Screenshots

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