Underplayed Gems

Heavy Burden (2023)

Heavy Burden cover
Developer
Whale Rock Games
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 335 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, thoughtful exploration through a moody world where you solve puzzles and make choices to survive.

atmosphericstory richpuzzlefirst personinvestigativecontemplativesurvivalopen world

What players say

Players split on Heavy Burden: some find it a meditative philosophical experience with great music, while others call it a repetitive, poorly-controlled frustration. The game is short and ends if you refuse to push the rock.

Screenshots

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