Underplayed Gems

Elowen's Light (2023)

Elowen's Light cover
Developer
Douglas Terhune
Publisher
Sweet and Power Sauce
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, slow-paced exploration with a calming soundtrack and pixel art, focused on collecting orbs and restoring a companion in a procedurally generated world.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art, soothing music and relaxed pacing, but many say the controls feel unresponsive and the game is very short. The avoidance mechanic, where you dodge rather than fight creatures, is a highlight, though movement bugs and a sense of being unfinished hold it back.

Screenshots

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