Underplayed Gems

Dahlia View (2021)

Dahlia View cover
Developer
White Paper Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 369 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, story-driven noir mystery where you piece together clues by observing neighbours from a distance in a 1950s English setting

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What players say

Players praise the 1950s atmosphere and story twists, but many report persistent bugs years after release. The wheelchair-based movement and fixed camera frustrate some, and the detective board puzzles feel like busywork. Opinions are split on the ending, with several calling it unsatisfying.

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