Underplayed Gems

Eschaton (2022)

Eschaton cover
Developer
jabuga
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 166 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 33 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A surreal, slow-paced first-person walk through a fog-shrouded manor, unraveling a philosophical mystery with light puzzles.

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What players say

Players describe Eschaton as a very short walking simulator driven by atmosphere and binaural audio, with a PS1-inspired low-poly look and surreal, philosophical tone. Many note the experience is visually memorable but offers little interaction, and opinions split on whether the AI-generated voice acting adds or weakens the mood.

Screenshots

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