Underplayed Gems

Effigy : The Descent (2022)

Effigy : The Descent cover
Developer
Efficiency
Publisher
Rubika Supinfogame
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric descent into a cursed cave where you must use light to survive lurking statues.

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What players say

Players praise the creepy atmosphere and sense of dread, but the game is very short at under an hour. Reviews are split on whether the clunky controls and crashes add to the fear or are just frustrating bugs.

Screenshots

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