Underplayed Gems

A Fine Mess (2018)

A Fine Mess cover
Developer
Santima Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Walking through a quiet, desolate island under a shattered moon, piecing together fragments of a personal story at a reflective, unhurried pace.

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What players say

Players describe it as a very short, linear walking simulator with a cryptic, abstract story told through black-and-white imagery. They appreciate the atmosphere and music but note technical bugs, invisible barriers, and a story that feels unfinished or pretentious.

Screenshots

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