Underplayed Gems

Pond Scum: A Gothic Swamp Tale (2023)

Pond Scum: A Gothic Swamp Tale cover
Developer
UWU
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dioramic VR platformer that feels like a gentle, story-driven exploration of a mysterious swamp with cute characters and light puzzle-solving.

cuteatmosphericpuzzle-platformingstory richexplorationlinearfirst-person interactionsnature

What players say

Players describe it as a hard arcade platformer with retro N64 charm and a unique swamp setting. It draws comparisons to Moss but with steeper difficulty, and most agree it avoids motion sickness. Many praise the music and the quirky character designs.

Trailer

Screenshots

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