Through Abandoned: The Refuge

Through Abandoned: The Refuge is the kind of game that asks you to slow down and look closely. You're searching for your twin brother in a sprawling, mysterious location called the Abandoned, armed only with a cursor and the patience to click on everything. It's old-school point-and-click adventure design, the kind that doesn't hand-hold or telegraph solutions. The environments have a deliberate, almost haunting quietness to them, hand-drawn in a way that prioritizes mood over visual spectacle. This is Igor Krutov working alone, and that single-author voice carries through every screen. It's a short game, which feels intentional. The Refuge doesn't overstay its welcome; it tells its story, solves its puzzles, and trusts you to find meaning in the silences. If you're tired of games that treat you like you need constant validation, this one offers something different. There's craft here in how the world is built, in what's left unsaid. It won't appeal to everyone, but if you're the kind of player who savors a small, strange space made by one person's vision, it's worth the time.

Kai · Scout Team

Indie & narrative

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