PortalSnake (2023)

Developer: bcat112a
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
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

You thoughtfully arrange portals and walls, then watch a snake autonomously slither through the level.

casualpuzzleexperimentalmellowcontemplativeminimalistmoderaterepetitive

What players say

Players praise the creative use of portal mechanics that twists the classic concept into strange new puzzles. Many compare it favorably to SquishCraft, calling it more approachable but still challenging, though several note the game is short.

Screenshots

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