Underplayed Gems

Disminal (2024)

Disminal cover
Developer
Brian Gonnet
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 159 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You wander through empty, liminal spaces in first person, focusing on the quiet, unsettling mood and visual atmosphere rather than action or story.

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What players say

Players recommend Disminal for its seamless connections between iconic liminal spaces and eerie atmosphere, with no jump scares. Reviewers note the walking speed is very slow, achievements sometimes fail to unlock, and the game is short, around 50 minutes to an hour. Some who disliked the pixel-art style felt it missed the Backrooms essence.

Screenshots

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