Underplayed Gems

Killing Time at Lightspeed: Enhanced Edition (2016)

Killing Time at Lightspeed: Enhanced Edition cover
Developer
Gritfish
Publisher
Green Stripe Snake
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, introspective experience where you scroll through a social feed as time dilation stretches conversations across years, creating a sense of distance and loss.

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What players say

Players praise the concept of experiencing time dilation through a social media feed, but opinions split on execution. Many call it a short, thought-provoking read best finished in one sitting. Some find the story surface-level and note the lack of a save feature. The price is frequently criticized as too high for the hour-long experience.

Screenshots

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