Underplayed Gems

Mesel (2016)

Mesel cover
Developer
Burak Dabak
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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

You slowly piece together a story by exploring and solving puzzles, with your choices directly shaping the novel you're writing.

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What players say

Players praise the unique concept of a novel that writes itself as you play, and they find the atmosphere, puzzles, and story compelling. However, many note the game is short, and some report performance problems or getting stuck due to movement glitches and inconvenient checkpoint saves.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.