Underplayed Gems

DEDstress (2020)

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Developer
3StrakGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, absurdly comedic stealth thriller where you flee a clinic while voices in your head and power outages test your memory and wits.

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What players say

Players describe DEDstress as a fast-paced single-player game that blends puzzle solving with relentless chase sequences. The difficulty is consistently praised as punishing, with many comparing it to Dark Souls. The tone is weird and funny, mixing jump scares with absurd humor and voice messages that make players laugh.

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