Underplayed Gems

False Mall (2024)

False Mall cover
Developer
TenkaiGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric exploration through an eerily realistic infinite Japanese shopping mall where alertness to subtle changes is key.

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What players say

Players praise it as one of the best anomaly-hunting games, with a clever photo-taking mechanic that solves the common problem of missing anomalies. The sequel to False Dream is bigger and harder, but more cozy than terrifying, with a forgiving feature that shows where you missed something.

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