Underplayed Gems

Fading Afternoon (2023)

Fading Afternoon cover
Developer
yeo
Publisher
yeo, IndieArk
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 1,015 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burning, melancholy crime drama that feels like wandering through a faded 1980s Japanese neighborhood, punctuated by sudden bursts of deliberate, weighty brawling.

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What players say

The game blends beat 'em up combat with life simulation and narrative choices, focusing on an aging yakuza's redemption. Players warn about unclear objectives, keyboard control issues, and bugs, but praise the deep story, pixel art detail, and music.

Trailer

Screenshots

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