Underplayed Gems

Escape the Darkness (2018)

Escape the Darkness cover
Developer
Indie Ninjas
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, atmospheric endless runner with simple controls and a dark fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players call it a one-button endless runner with an obvious Witcher parody. The challenge draws mixed feelings: some enjoy the hardcore arcade feel, but many say deaths often feel unfair due to random obstacle placements, awkward jump controls, and oversized hitboxes. The art is widely described as low-effort pixel graphics.

Screenshots

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