Underplayed Gems

AFAR: An Interactive Horror Film (2025)

AFAR: An Interactive Horror Film cover
Developer
Jason Trost, Michael Lee
Publisher
Jason Trost
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A grainy, unsettling interactive film where you control the journey through a tense, story-driven survival horror experience.

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What players say

Players describe AFAR as a short interactive film more than a game, with a runtime around 30 minutes and decisions every few minutes. The visuals and VHS-style effects are praised, but reviewers consistently warn about intense red-to-white flashing that can cause seizures. Opinions split on the writing and acting, fans of director Jason Trost's prior work are its core audience.

Screenshots

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