Underplayed Gems

HyperPortals (2022)

HyperPortals cover
Developer
Dnovel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A reflective, text-heavy side-scroller where you explore abstract dimensions through mini-games and dialogue with the author, feeling like an interactive meditation on game design.

atmosphericstory richcasualcontemplativemetatextualabstractchoice-drivenmini-game based

What players say

Players are split: some call it a thoughtful, atmospheric visual novel about choice and dimension-hopping, while many say it is barely interactive and feels like a low-effort asset flip from developer Dnovel/FreeAnimals. The experience is very short, often under five minutes, and uses a beam-of-light mechanic to navigate surreal environments.

Screenshots

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