Underplayed Gems

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream (2013)

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Developer
The Dreamers Guild
Publisher
Nightdive Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.4 of 5, 3,920 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A harrowing, atmospheric point-and-click adventure where you navigate deeply oppressive and morally challenging psychological puzzles as doomed characters.

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What players say

Players agree the story and voice acting are excellent, but the puzzles are so obscure that a walkthrough is required and softlocks are common. Fans of the short story will find the expansion rewarding, but modern gamers are warned away.

Screenshots

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