Obscure
But Why?
89% positive of 189 Steam reviews
- Released
- 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Platforms
- Steam
Made by Perspektik.
About the game
An atmospheric climbing experience for solo players or up to 4 in co-op. A short, minimalist platformer about the cold, isolation, and quiet persistence.
Tagged by players
- Online Co-Op
- Time Management
- Co-op
- Comedy
- Third Person
- Walking Simulator
- Platformer
- Mystery
- Exploration
- Realistic
- Atmospheric
- Adventure
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