Underplayed Gems

Hemera (2025)

Hemera cover
Developer
earendel
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a mysterious forest, unraveling a story through symbolic combat and choices in a calm, contemplative atmosphere.

narrative-drivenexplorativeatmosphericcontemplativemysterioussymbolic combat

What players say

Players praise the art style, atmosphere, and music but report frequent bugs including overlapping dialogue and softlocks, especially on the beach and near the end. Some also find combat awkward, though a 'Chill' difficulty exists. The narrative is described as cryptic and unresolved, and the game is short.

Screenshots

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