Underplayed Gems

Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe (2024)

Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe cover
Developer
FM Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 63 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You click through cryptic, grotesque scenes in first person, solving eerie puzzles as a slow, creeping dread and a sense of morbid discovery build.

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What players say

Players are split on this entry. Many say the puzzles become tedious and illogical after the second chapter, and the use of AI-generated images in Chapter V is widely criticized. Fans of the series find it the weakest installment, though some newcomers or series loyalists still recommend it for its creepy atmosphere and variety.

Screenshots

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