Underplayed Gems

emerald (2025)

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Developer
vai5000, maji*
Publisher
vai5000
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Rating
4.8 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short, introspective walk through a bleak world, driven by loss and the struggle with inner demons.

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What players say

Players praise the visuals, music and story but agree the combat is very simple and largely luck-based, and that replaying for other endings gets repetitive.

Screenshots

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