Underplayed Gems

Flashing Dark (2025)

Flashing Dark cover
Developer
Flat Surface Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.2 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A slow, atmospheric walking simulator that blends mundane lighthouse-keeping chores with an unraveling sense of dread and mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and early game, but many say the final act turns into an overly dark, clunky shooter section that is frustrating rather than scary. Some compare it to Firewatch and note bugs, while a few enjoy the mystery and twist ending.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.