Underplayed Gems

Ells Tales: Chairbound (2025)

Ells Tales: Chairbound cover
Developer
Ells&Pills
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 292 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You're stuck in an office chair under a ticking clock, frantically exploring and trying not to tip over as you search for an escape.

tenseatmosphericquirkypuzzlefirst-persontimedclaustrophobicdesperate

What players say

Players describe a challenging trial-and-error game where you are bound to an office chair, pushing through a building against a timer. The controls require heavy mashing, which some find excessive, and the game resets you on death. Players are split on the horror elements but agree the ending delivers a clear message, with a second mode unlocking after the first completion.

Screenshots

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