Underplayed Gems

Amber City (2022)

Amber City cover
Developer
Irisloft
Publisher
Gamera Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, meditative puzzle game where you restore a ruined city by solving hand-drawn light puzzles at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise its serene art and music, but split on puzzle difficulty: some find it gentle, others very tough. Many note a satisfying rewind feature, though replaying for gold ratings feels tedious. It is a direct sequel to Rain Season (2016).

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