Everything about Mundaun felt oppressive, the greyscale imagery disturbing but also having a certain beauty to it. I just had to explore every corner while navigating the various puzzles and monsters. Even the simple things—making coffee—held my attention and reminded me that optional activities can feel the most satisfying. One thing’s for sure, it embraced its cultural roots, with voice acting in Romansh, Switzerland’s fourth national language—this did wonders for immersion. Unfortunately, I absolutely detested the fear mechanic that affected movement when near an enemy as it negatively impacted stealth and the already janky combat.

One of the more noteworthy indie horror titles out there, but it was definitely rough around the edges, especially in relation to its enemies and the gameplay surrounding them.