Underplayed Gems

oath (2024)

oath cover
Developer
vai5000
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 116 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 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

A melancholic, introspective journey through fragmented memories and quiet towns, where choices feel heavy and the narrative pulls you softly but persistently.

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What players say

Players praise its emotional focus on trauma and regret, saying the writing and music create a powerful atmosphere. Most find the story too short, and a few report a bug where save files interfere with each other.

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.