Underplayed Gems

Forlorn: The mysteries of Highshadowland (2026)

Forlorn: The mysteries of Highshadowland cover
Developer
The Spiteful Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a tense but darkly funny monster-hunting trek through a foggy island orphanage, with a sarcastic protagonist who is both skilled and accident-prone.

action adventuresarcasticdarkly humorousmonster huntingatmosphericmysterioussurvivalreckless hero

What players say

Players describe this as a survival horror game that leans hard into comedy, with a funny main character who constantly mocks genre cliches. The bosses draw from bullet-hell style action, and combat gets a bit gory. Performance dips, especially around a ferris wheel area, are a common complaint, but the overall tone reminds some of Serious Sam.

Screenshots

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