Underplayed Gems

Gloomwood (2022)

Gloomwood cover
Developer
Dillon Rogers, David Szymanski, Nate Berens, Thomas Porta
Publisher
New Blood Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 8,246 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Creeping through gaslit streets and shadowy passages with a canesword in hand, every step is deliberate and full of dread.

stealth horroratmospherictenseretro styledgothicimmersive simresource managementpacing deliberate

What players say

Players say Gloomwood nails the classic Thief or Dishonored fantasy, with a slow, thoughtful stealth pace that punishes direct combat. Some note the early access content feels sparse after three years, and a few report bugs with enemy AI or settings. Fans praise the lighting and level design that rewards exploration.

Trailer

Screenshots

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