Underplayed Gems

Frankenstein: Beyond the Time (2018)

Frankenstein: Beyond the Time cover
Developer
TD
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.1 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense hidden-object puzzle adventure set in a dark Victorian mansion, blending crafting and VR immersion to solve a macabre mystery.

atmosphericdarkpuzzlehidden objectcraftingtenseimmersivemysterious

What players say

Players praise the creepy mansion atmosphere and detail, but are split on the rest. Many call the hidden-object loop repetitive and frustrating due to janky item-grabbing and physics bugs, plus performance stutters even on high-end hardware. The time-limit compulsion and restart mechanics add tension but also tedium.

Screenshots

Frankenstein: Beyond the Time screenshot 1

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