Underplayed Gems

Dependium (2026)

Dependium cover
Developer
Spectrum Forged Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic cooperative experience where solving cognitive puzzles under time pressure feels less like personal achievement and more like holding your team together by a thread.

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What players say

Players say Dependium is a novel team-based puzzle game where you control teammates' lives, not your own. It is mentally demanding and known for fostering both camaraderie and frustration, with unique boss fights that humble players. Players split on how quickly they adapt, and the social pressure can rival Monopoly in intensity.

Screenshots

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