Underplayed Gems

Dark Veer (2019)

Dark Veer cover
Developer
HANNMADE Studios
Publisher
Forever Entertainment S. A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You play as a child home alone at night, with a creeping sense of dread and isolation as unexplained events unfold, but the tension is understated and grounded in a realistic setting.

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What players say

Players compare Dark Veer to Five Nights at Freddy's, but opinions split on whether it's a worthy twist or a worse copy. Many note missing PC basics like an FOV slider and mouse sensitivity setting, and say nights feel long with a single mistake forcing a full reset.

Screenshots

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