Underplayed Gems

A Murmur in the Trees (2021)

A Murmur in the Trees cover
Developer
Ben Wesorick
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A short, atmospheric exploration game with simple puzzles and darkly humorous dialogue, where you unravel a prohibition-era mystery through light investigation and meaningful choices.

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What players say

Players are split on whether this is a mystery or a walking sim, with several calling it a short atmospheric story about an hour long. Many complain about clunky movement and controls, particularly during an end sequence, while others enjoy the humor and secrets.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.