Underplayed Gems

Fear The Void (2023)

Fear The Void cover
Developer
ExtraCosmic Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, eerie subway ride into existential dread where moral dilemmas and hidden truths slowly surface through retro pixelated visuals and Lovecraftian undertones.

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What players say

Players praise the short but replayable campaign with branching paths and multiple endings. The low-poly visuals and heavy atmosphere draw comparisons to Silent Hill and Lovecraft, though some find certain chase sequences frustrating. The narrative is cryptic but rewarding.

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