Underplayed Gems

Haunted Stories (2022)

Haunted Stories cover
Developer
HAILIGHT STUDIO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating
2.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Exploring creepy, lovingly crafted environments while solving puzzles and unraveling unpredictable stories feels like a slow-burn, tense journey with unsettling surprises.

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What players say

Players are split: some praise the horror atmosphere and voice acting, while others find the game too janky and unfinished for its price, with poorly designed puzzles and broken checkpoints. Performance issues like high disk usage are also reported, and a few mention the Discord server appears offline.

Screenshots

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