Underplayed Gems

Dark and Bright (2017)

Dark and Bright cover
Developer
Rinober
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a slow, introspective journey through depression and friendship with a melancholy, surreal tone

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What players say

Players praise the story as introspective and emotionally engaging, with a tone that shifts from lighthearted to serious. Gameplay mixes exploration with collecting orbs and avoiding enemies, though some find the level design jarring and the monochrome hand-drawn art style divisive.

Screenshots

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