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

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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.

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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.

Screenshots

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