Underplayed Gems

It Moves (2019)

It Moves cover
Developer
SnowOwl
Publisher
Kodama Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 327 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric horror experience that builds dread through suspense and eerie pixel environments rather than jump scares.

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What players say

Players call it a short but genuinely scary RPG Maker horror game that relies on atmosphere and tension rather than jump scares or chases. Some find the puzzles frustrating, and a few reviewers dismiss it as a low-effort asset flip, but most agree it's a worthwhile free experience with a creepy, unsettling mood.

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