Underplayed Gems

A Mirror, Darkly (2025)

A Mirror, Darkly cover
Developer
tombasche
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore eerie, gothic spaces in first-person, solving puzzles by manipulating reflections, with a constant sense that something is subtly wrong.

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What players say

Players focus on a single mechanic of seeing reality through a mirror to find hidden objects, calling it a well-crafted and inexpensive experience, though some find the puzzles irritating. The game is short, and players split on technical issues: some report bugs and poor performance, while others praise its value.

Screenshots

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