Underplayed Gems

qrth-phyl (2018)

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Developer
Verran
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 43 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A hypnotic, adaptive arcade-like experience that blends spatial tail-avoidance gameplay with a minimalist documentary about the history of Snake games.

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What players say

Players describe it as a thoughtful 3D take on Snake with responsive controls and a Tron-like visual style. The game is short, around 2-10 hours depending on achievement hunting, and includes a hidden sequence. Some find the store description misleading.

Screenshots

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