Underplayed Gems

Don't Be Afraid 2 (2024)

Don't Be Afraid 2 cover
Developer
Eneida Games, Cat-astrophe Games
Publisher
Eneida Games, Untold Tales
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 265 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, first-person descent into a traumatized man's childhood nightmares, blending exploration and puzzle-solving with a grim, story-driven atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the escape-room-style puzzles and moody atmosphere, but are divided on the story: some find the plot full of holes and the jump scares cheap, while others appreciate the sinister tone and the narrator's chaotic energy. The game is short, around two hours.

Trailer

Screenshots

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