Underplayed Gems

Improbability Control Bureau (2024)

Improbability Control Bureau cover
Developer
Faelune, Scott H.F. Dunbar
Publisher
Scott H.F. Dunbar
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
2.2 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You watch static security feeds, scanning for subtle wrongness, reporting disturbances in a tense, quiet cycle of observation and correction.

atmospherictensemysteriousdarksurveillanceincremental horrorpsychological

What players say

Players say the full release adds very little beyond the demo, offering only a short experience with one level. Crashes are reported, and while the soundtrack and visuals are praised, the difficulty is steep and the story is barely present.

Screenshots

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