Underplayed Gems

Hotel Sowls (2019)

Hotel Sowls cover
Developer
Studio Sott
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 583 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, curious exploration of a surreal hotel where you piece together a mystery through journals and strange items.

mysteriousatmosphericpuzzlingsurrealslow-pacedexploratoryquirkyenigmatic

What players say

Players praise the game's atmosphere for being both cute and unsettling, with a charming art style that belies deeper themes. It is short and accessible, with multiple endings encouraging replay, though some note it is surprisingly easy to miss areas like the kitchen.

Trailer

Screenshots

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