Underplayed Gems

Karpov (2023)

Karpov cover
Developer
Orca Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, introspective journey through dreamlike and horror-tinged spaces where every decision carries emotional weight and the line between reality and illusion blurs.

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What players say

Players praise the visuals, sound, and voice acting, but nearly all say the story feels incomplete and ends abruptly. The game is short at around one to two hours, and many want a continuation.

Screenshots

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