Underplayed Gems

Ato (2020)

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Developer
Tiny Warrior Games
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 472 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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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 deliberate, emotionally charged journey through feudal Japan, blending precise sword duels with quiet exploration and visual storytelling.

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What players say

Players praise the tight movement and fair, creative boss fights, comparing the precision combat to Hollow Knight. At around 3-5 hours it is short, but the loop of unlocking abilities and fighting bosses keeps it engaging. Some note the parry input is unreliable mid-fight, and a few puzzle rooms feel weak.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.