Underplayed Gems

my brother lives in a canyon (2021)

my brother lives in a canyon cover
Developer
Kenneth Dodrill
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 90 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 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, peaceful walk through the desert while listening to brothers share memories over crackling radios.

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What players say

Players describe it as a very short walking simulator that takes about 10 to 15 minutes to finish. Opinion is split on the story: some find it touching with good voice acting, while others say the ending is predictable and the writing feels shallow.

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.