Underplayed Gems

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow (2023)

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow cover
Developer
Catthia Games
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 163 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A story-driven action-adventure with stealth and puzzles, featuring a female protagonist in a colorful fantasy world.

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What players say

Players agree this is a short, linear stealth adventure from a small studio, with many calling it a promising but unpolished proof of concept. The art style is a consistent highlight, but combat lacks tension, puzzle design is basic, and multiple reviewers note camera clipping and unskippable dialogue. Opinions split on whether the price matches the 3-to-5-hour experience.

Screenshots

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