Underplayed Gems

GESTALT: The Fifth Day (2024)

GESTALT: The Fifth Day cover
Developer
KINJAKO
Publisher
072 Project
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 133 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, story-driven point-and-click horror game that feels like navigating a grainy black-and-white graphic novel where every choice deepens the dread.

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What players say

Players praise its atmosphere and story about loneliness and burnout, but warn it is not for those with epilepsy or sensitivity to disturbing imagery. There is some disagreement on whether the puzzles are fun or require a guide, and players report bugs.

Screenshots

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