Underplayed Gems

maboroshi caravan (2023)

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Developer
Dear Done Dead
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 103 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, hypnotic journey where you watch a pixel-art caravan trudge across a desert, occasionally nudging it along in quiet, meditative moments.

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What players say

Players treat it as a desktop companion, checking in once a day to release spirits and read flavor text. They split on the thin gameplay, with some calling it a void and others loving the calm, and note all achievements take around 100 hours.

Screenshots

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