Underplayed Gems

Imaginary Friend Institution (2025)

Imaginary Friend Institution cover
Developer
Nightmare Emporium
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.8 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like navigating a tense, lonely descent into a dark and uncertain reality from the perspective of a vulnerable protagonist.

psychological horroratmospherictenselonelynarrative-drivenslow-paced

What players say

Players praise the voice acting, character designs, and story set in a religious institution, calling it a unique psychological experience. The game is slow-paced with some janky movement and controls, and players are eager for chapter 2.

Screenshots

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