Underplayed Gems

Cut (2022)

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Developer
Carbontea
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 1,781 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short, contemplative walk through a dimly lit dreamscape, where dialogue and light mark a gentle but sorrowful journey of self-discovery.

darkdreamlikemelancholicreflectiveatmosphericshorteasynarrative-driven

What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and emotional writing about depression and self-acceptance, but split on whether the game is uplifting or nihilistic. Most agree the controls are frustrating, requiring precise positioning to trigger interactions. Completing both endings takes about 70 minutes with no manual save.

Screenshots

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