Underplayed Gems

Assimilate! (A Party Game) (2021)

Assimilate! (A Party Game) cover
Developer
Friendship is Fun, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A lighthearted party game of finger-pointing and deduction with cute cartoon visuals and playful social tension.

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What players say

Players say it is a fun word-based social deduction game similar to Jackbox, but many find the rules confusing at first and note that the robot that explains them sounds like a game AI. Some also report getting the same prompts repeatedly, connection problems with phones, and that the $10 price feels high for the variety offered.

Screenshots

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