Underplayed Gems

Echoes in the Storm (2025)

Echoes in the Storm cover
Developer
Dead Blue Screen
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
3.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense and oppressive detective story set in a remote Arctic town, where you investigate brutal crimes while your sanity slowly unravels.

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What players say

Players are split on Echoes in the Storm, with many praising its thick atmosphere, clever puzzles, and story twists while others call it AI-generated slop. The use of AI in voice acting and artwork is a point of contention, and some find the game rough or unclear.

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