Underplayed Gems

Nova: Cloudwalker's Tale (2023)

Nova: Cloudwalker's Tale cover
Developer
Racoon & Sheep
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, thoughtful puzzle game where you float through dreamlike skies, rearranging clouds at your own pace while unraveling a quiet post-apocalyptic world.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful art and soothing music, but warn that the grid-sliding puzzles get surprisingly hard. Some hit a wall and had to stop because no walkthroughs exist. Around 10 hours for all shards, with optional stars that ramp up the difficulty.

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