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
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

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

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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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