Underplayed Gems

Hope of Bion (2023)

Hope of Bion cover
Developer
Project Outsider
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a bleak, story-driven side-scrolling survival horror where you explore atmospheric hand-drawn environments while searching for your missing family

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What players say

A short game made by one person that earns praise for its atmosphere and music, but players call it janky and hard. Combat is punishing, with one-hit kills and a frustrating miss chance on the pistol, while levels can feel empty and exploration unrewarding. The difficulty and lack of tutorials turn some players away.

Screenshots

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