Underplayed Gems

Creepy Tale: Some Other Place (2024)

Creepy Tale: Some Other Place cover
Developer
Creepy Brothers
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 650 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A hand-drawn storybook come to life where you solve puzzles through a lovingly crafted, dark fairytale world that feels both eerie and charming.

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What players say

Players say this entry is the shortest and easiest in the Creepy Tale series, with simpler puzzles and a less scary tone than its predecessors. The hand-painted backgrounds stand out, and the new ring mechanic that revives or sleeps creatures is a highlight, though the boss fights feel clunky. Some find the frog-lore jarring against the Grimm-inspired setting.

Screenshots

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