Underplayed Gems

Epanalepsis (2015)

Epanalepsis cover
Developer
Cameron Kunzelman
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, meditative point-and-click adventure spanning decades, focusing on melancholic connections and the quiet hum of a machine-driven world.

narrative-focusedatmosphericcontemplativenostalgicpoint & clickslow-pacedretrodystopian

What players say

Players describe Epanalepsis as a very short, story-driven experience more than a game, lasting roughly 40 minutes to an hour. The cryptic narrative about causality and three characters across time leaves some engaged and others frustrated by the lack of clear answers. The walking speed is widely criticized as too slow, while the soundtrack and writing receive consistent praise.

Trailer

Screenshots

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