Underplayed Gems

Evil Lurks Below (2025)

Evil Lurks Below cover
Developer
Kraken Ink.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense first-person journey through a dark, linear mystery where survival hinges on stealth and careful investigation.

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What players say

Players say it's a short horror game under two hours with a strong, tense atmosphere and puzzles that are fair and not too difficult. The game uses a unique orb mechanic to show memories, though many note the creepy text-to-speech voice acting.

Trailer

Screenshots

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