Postmouse (2023)

Developer: Critters Collective
Publisher: The Animation Workshop
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Free To Play, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 1,608 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, explorative puzzle platformer where you play as a timid mouse embarking on a first adventure to deliver mail, meeting charming animals and solving light puzzles in a whimsical world.

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What players say

Players love the cute visuals and the heart of this short student-made platformer, but opinions split on the rough edges: many praise the forgiving checkpoints and infinite lives, while others report frustration with a confusing final chase, no in-game map, and occasional technical bugs like falling through textures or broken prompts.

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