Escape from DuFo (2021)

Developer: Shcherbinskyi Artem
Publisher: Triple-A Studio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brief, tense first-person crawl through a dark underground dungeon solving simple puzzles while unsettling sounds build an atmosphere of mystery.

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What players say

Players finish the game in 6 to 10 minutes and call it a short vertical slice or asset flip. The puzzles are simple, the ending is abrupt, and performance issues are common. Players split on value: some enjoy the cheap price and atmosphere, others say it is not worth even a few cents.

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