Underplayed Gems

Phi (2020)

Phi cover
Developer
Quad Cycles
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 111 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, contemplative journey through ancient ruins with tight controls and a soothing, minimal art style.

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What players say

A free student project from DigiPen, Phi is a short atmospheric adventure where players guide a serpentine creature through 2D levels. Players consistently note the original but intentionally awkward controls, where turning is relative to the creature's heading rather than fixed directions, and the game is completed in under an hour.

Screenshots

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