Underplayed Gems

Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn (2025)

Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn cover
Developer
hannahontrek
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 385 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a slow-burning, haunted mystery where you comb through a creepy inn solving puzzles and interviewing suspects to uncover buried secrets.

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What players say

Players praise this as a clear love letter to classic Nancy Drew games, capturing their retro point-and-click charm with fun easter eggs. However, they are split on the voice acting and note that story progression sometimes feels unclear or unnatural, with some calling the overall gameplay a chore.

Screenshots

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