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Octodad: Dadliest Catch (2014)

Octodad: Dadliest Catch cover
Developer
Young Horses
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 10,659 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a playful, awkward struggle to complete mundane tasks with absurdly clumsy controls, full of lighthearted chaos and slapstick humour.

intentionally awkward controlsslapstickfrustratinglightheartedsillycharmingphysics-basedshort

What players say

Players love the absurd physics and humor, but many wish it was longer, most finish in 3 to 6 hours. The controls are intentionally awkward, which some find frustratingly charming. A few reviewers note the price feels steep for the length.

Trailer

Screenshots

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