Underplayed Gems

GLYPHS (2025)

GLYPHS cover
Developer
Landon Chandler
Publisher
Vortex Bros.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A difficult puzzle-platformer driven by exploration and persistence through a lore-rich, mysterious world.

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What players say

Players call it a challenging puzzle-platformer that demands precision and rewards patience, with a steep difficulty that some compare to Dark Souls. Opinions split on movement: some say mastering the sliding controls is part of the challenge, while others find the character's slide makes even early bosses frustrating.

Screenshots

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