Underplayed Gems

Department of the Devil (2022)

Department of the Devil cover
Developer
Pine Drake Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Combines the thrill of a timed escape room with the darkly whimsical atmosphere of a bureaucratic underworld, demanding careful exploration and puzzle solving under the constant threat of The Devil's return.

casualpuzzle solvingtime pressurehidden detailsatmosphericdark whimsybureaucratic helltense

What players say

Players praise the clever puzzle design and the funny banter with the Devil, though they note the timer adds pressure and waiting for the Devil to return can slow things down. The game is short, around an hour to two hours, but feels well worth the price.

Screenshots

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