Underplayed Gems

Forgotten, Not Lost - A Kinetic Novel (2016)

Forgotten, Not Lost - A Kinetic Novel cover
Developer
Afterthought Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 241 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a gentle, tearful journey through fading memories, told at a deliberate pace with quiet emotional weight

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What players say

Players praise the emotional story about an elderly man with dementia, calling it sad, sweet, and heartwarming. Most finish in under an hour, and note that it has no gameplay choices beyond clicking to advance text.

Screenshots

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