Underplayed Gems

I doesn't exist - a modern text adventure (2023)

I doesn't exist - a modern text adventure cover
Developer
LUAL Games KIG
Publisher
DreadXP
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, contemplative text adventure with beautiful pixel art that slowly unsettles you with existential themes while responding naturally to your input.

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What players say

Players are sharply split on this one. Many feel the demo misrepresents the final game, which they say trades a traditional text parser for a clunky local AI that often fails to understand inputs. They describe a short, railroaded experience with a single-path story and an unhelpful, whiny protagonist. A few connect emotionally with its themes, but the majority find it frustrating and unfinished.

Trailer

Screenshots

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