Underplayed Gems

PACTUM + EPISODE 1 (2023)

PACTUM + EPISODE 1 cover
Developer
Ponctum
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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

an interactive story where exploring an abandoned house with three friends feels quietly suspenseful and choice-driven.

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What players say

Players praise the unsettling atmosphere and multiple endings that reveal different character perspectives, with a narrator who reacts to player choices. Many call it underrated but note that the first episode is very short and has received no updates since 2023, leaving the full story unfinished.

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.