Underplayed Gems

Mist Monkey: wanderer (2022)

Mist Monkey: wanderer cover
Developer
Xander Clinthorne
Publisher
Lost in Moss Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, stress-free pilgrimage through handcrafted top-down pixel landscapes, where you unravel riddles and soak in atmosphere without pressure or clear goals.

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What players say

Players describe this as a meditative and deliberately confusing experience where you wander foggy levels without a map. The puzzles are relaxed but the lack of direction splits opinions: some find it peaceful, others frustrating. It is very long for a casual game.

Screenshots

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