Underponder

Underponder is a first-person puzzle-platformer set in The Underponder, a strange mindspace with a haunting atmosphere. You explore its levels, searching for clues to advance, while the story unfolds through cinematics at the end of each map.

Puzzles and perception

The game has no visible user interface and uses familiar first-person key bindings alongside hearing-based mechanics. You can close your eyes to focus on your surroundings: some sounds can only be heard this way, and other things may happen while you concentrate. Puzzles involving audio follow the game's dream logic.

Hazards and atmosphere

With almost no enemies, the game focuses on puzzles, difficult platforming, atmosphere and its story. Its levels can be obscure, unforgiving and harsh, with instant death the most common danger. Completing the game calls for skill and patience.