Underplayed Gems

Gray Skies, Dark Waters (2017)

Gray Skies, Dark Waters cover
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

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.

Trailer

Screenshots

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