Underplayed Gems

Cruel Reality: A horrible dream (2023)

Cruel Reality: A horrible dream cover
Developer
Keer&Deem Creations
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A disorienting blend of retro pixel art and psychological dread, where hallucinations and buried fears blur with reality through minimalist gameplay and an unsettling soundtrack.

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What players say

Players call it a very short visual novel, about 15 to 45 minutes, with a pixel-art look and a mix of humor, memes, and jump scares. The story has three endings, and while some find it touching or deep, others say it can be edgy. The low price is noted, and players encourage replaying to see all endings.

Screenshots

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