Magic Wand (2017)

Developer: thecatamites
Publisher: harmony corp
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A surreal, playful yet melancholy action RPG where you wander a mysterious land, collect capsule toys, and encounter tiny people discussing their missions amid circular storytelling.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short, linear, surreal walking sim with collectible capsule toys and pot-breaking, made by the same developer as Space Funeral. Its intentionally chaotic visuals and harsh look split opinion: some find it a gorgeous psychedelic picture book, others say it feels too shallow and simple for the price.

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