Underplayed Gems

Dark and Deep (2024)

Dark and Deep cover
Developer
Walter Woods
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-paced, cinematic first-person journey that blends dark hand-drawn visuals with unsettling exploration and light platforming.

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What players say

Players praise the unique art style and engaging story, but opinions split on the gameplay: some find the puzzles repetitive and the platforming clunky, while others enjoy the light puzzle solving. The game is short, around 4.5 hours, and runs well on Steam Deck.

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