Underplayed Gems

Eternal Afternoon (2026)

Eternal Afternoon cover
Developer
Alex Klexber
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 417 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

An introspective, time-pressured exploration where each run is a brief, self-contained journey of uncovering layered secrets.

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What players say

Players consistently call the game a nostalgic and melancholic walk through childhood, especially for those who grew up in Israel or Eastern Europe. The main mechanic forces repeating a short 20-minute loop Groundhog Day style, with many secrets and multiple endings to unlock, though some find the puzzles too spoon-fed and the political setting off-putting.

Trailer

Screenshots

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