Underplayed Gems

Gothic 1881 (2020)

Gothic 1881 cover
Developer
Florian Voss
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You investigate a mysterious epidemic in a gothic village, reading text and making choices that unfold a dark, atmospheric narrative.

mysteriousatmosphericstory drivendescriptivepensiveslow paceddarkinvestigative

What players say

The game is very short, around 1–2 hours, and uses basic RPGMaker design. Players agree the story has a nice twist but many find the ending disappointing and note there is no character development, few puzzles, and combat lacks experience points.

Screenshots

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