Underplayed Gems

Duru – About Mole Rats and Depression (2023)

Duru – About Mole Rats and Depression cover
Developer
Twisted Ramble Games UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.4 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a gentle yet melancholic puzzle-platformer where daily mole rat activities are shadowed by a personified depression made tangible through AI companionship.

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What players say

Players praise the charming art and wordless storytelling about depression, but many find the AI companion more hindrance than help. The platforming and puzzles are enjoyable yet can be frustrating, and some report bugs that break progress.

Trailer

Screenshots

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