Underplayed Gems

Obversion (2020)

Obversion cover
Developer
Adrian Marple
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 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 serene yet mentally demanding first-person puzzle game where you manipulate cubes in a vibrant, abstract space, with a forgiving undo mechanic that lets you experiment without pressure.

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What players say

Players praise the simple create/destroy block mechanic and note the unlimited undo and optional auto-movement remove platforming frustration, letting them focus on puzzles. The difficulty ramps up through 28 levels, and many describe the atmosphere as meditative, though some dislike the move limit that makes puzzles feel like resource-counting mazes.

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.