Underplayed Gems

Die O'Clock (2022)

Die O'Clock cover
Developer
Darkest Room
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.4 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A tense, first-person escape room where you solve puzzles under time pressure in a dark, disturbing environment.

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What players say

Players praise the original puzzles and atmospheric steampunk noir setting but split on the timed death mechanic, which only counts down while moving and resets at checkpoints. Some find it adds tension, others find it obnoxious. The puzzles are challenging yet satisfying, and hints are available for stuck players.

Screenshots

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