Underplayed Gems

Demian: The Ritual (2020)

Demian: The Ritual cover
Developer
Jinch
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
3.7 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric point-and-click puzzle adventure through a dark forest and a haunted house, driven by searching for a missing friend amid mysterious spirits and a cult.

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What players say

Players say the puzzles are extremely cryptic and unintuitive, often requiring a walkthrough. The game has a creepy atmosphere and decent story, but frustrating puzzles, unclear hints, and occasional progression-blocking bugs sour the experience.

Screenshots

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