Underplayed Gems

Haustoria (2020)

Haustoria cover
Developer
Antares Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A hand-drawn 2D puzzle-platformer where you solve environmental puzzles by pinning and unpinning objects in a dark, storybook-like world.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art style and creepy atmosphere, but note it is short, about two hours. The puzzles are accessible rather than difficult, and the thumbtack mechanic is highlighted as innovative. Comparisons to Limbo, Braid, and Gris come up often.

Screenshots

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