Underplayed Gems

Alteratio (2025)

Alteratio cover
Developer
Tersalos Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.5 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a tense, atmospheric horror game where you explore a quiet home turned sinister, solving puzzles while being stalked by a dark presence

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What players say

Players praise the horror atmosphere and puzzle design, but many say the early game lacks direction and object visibility is a problem. The inventory pickup animation locks movement, causing frustration when being chased.

Screenshots

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