Underplayed Gems

OneShot (2016)

OneShot cover
Developer
Future Cat LLC
Publisher
KOMODO
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 63,807 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, emotionally charged journey where the game feels sentient, subtly acknowledging and testing your presence beyond the screen.

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What players say

Players adore Niko and the game's fourth-wall-breaking puzzles, which require searching computer folders. The story is short but emotionally devastating, especially the ending and the Solstice route. Most puzzles are easy, but a few can stump without a guide.

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