Gray Skies, Dark Waters (2017)

Developer: Green Willow Games, LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, atmospheric journey through a small coastal town, where you uncover a family mystery through quiet exploration and conversations.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-painted 2D backgrounds and the story about a family coping with a mother's disappearance, but the 3D character models and uneven voice recording quality draw consistent criticism. The game is short, choice-driven with multiple endings, and compares to Gone Home or Life is Strange for its atmosphere.

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