Underplayed Gems

Museum of Monoliths (2023)

Museum of Monoliths cover
Developer
Podoba Interactive
Publisher
Marevo Collective
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 97 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
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

A slow, meditative walk through dark, abstract spaces where movement and interaction subtly reshape the droning soundscape.

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What players say

Players describe it as a pure walking simulator, more of an ambient art experience than a game. They praise the unsettling sound design and surreal environment variety but note it is very short (around an hour), lacks puzzles or narrative, and has unusually slow walking speed with no run toggle. Reviews split on whether the visuals are compelling throughout or only shine in the final levels.

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.