Underplayed Gems

Gone Home (2013)

Gone Home cover
Developer
Fullbright
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 18,392 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, intimate exploration of a quiet, empty house, uncovering a family's personal story through subtle environmental clues.

atmosphericstory richemotionalmysteriousslow-pacedexplorationnarrative-drivenfirst-person

What players say

Players describe a short walking simulator focused on uncovering a family story through exploration. The atmosphere starts eerie but leads to an emotional, heartfelt narrative many found moving. Players disagree on replay value, and some find the slow pace boring.

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Screenshots

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