Underplayed Gems

Max and the Book of Chaos (2020)

Max and the Book of Chaos cover
Developer
Orenji Games Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, retro-inspired arcade action game with cartoon visuals and a lighthearted, funny story.

arcadefast-pacedfunnycartoonactionretro-stylelighthearted

What players say

Players describe this as a single-screen action shooter with timed attack and stages that are short but tough. The difficulty spikes sharply even on easy, and some report sticky keyboard input or hitbox problems, though others enjoy the retro feel. There is disagreement about controls, with some players experiencing input delay or a controller that simply won't work.

Trailer

Screenshots

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