Underplayed Gems

I Am Dead (2020)

I Am Dead cover
Developer
Hollow Ponds, Richard Hogg
Publisher
Annapurna Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 455 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a gentle, contemplative puzzle game where you explore a cozy afterlife island with a ghost dog, uncovering stories and calmingly preventing a disaster.

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What players say

Players describe I Am Dead as a gentle, slow-paced puzzle game with a warm story about memory and legacy. The core gameplay, searching for hidden objects by peeling apart scenes, is creative but many find it repetitive and boring for long sessions. The game is short and its ending leaves some players wanting more closure.

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