Underplayed Gems

Project Cartaphilus (2023)

Project Cartaphilus cover
Developer
DOMYO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, somber exploration through a desolate world, driven by a mystery and an emotional bond with a robot.

post-apocalypticmysteriousatmosphericpixel graphicsexplorationpuzzleemotionalfemale protagonist

What players say

Players praise the art and say the game is well-made for its low price, but nearly all mention a progress-blocking bug during a memory sequence. The story is very short with multiple endings, though some find the narrative hard to follow.

Screenshots

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