Auf Abwegen (2019)
- Developer
- Kindman
- Publisher
- InSayn
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Free To Play, Indie
- Rating
- 3.7 of 5, 373 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 40 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
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.
How it feels
A lonely, atmospheric 2D puzzle game that feels slow and deliberately difficult, evoking a sense of isolation and boredom in a forgotten digital space.
atmospheric2dpuzzlingfree to playdifficultboringlonelyretro
What players say
Players praise the story and art style but universally criticize the unresponsive controls, which make many jumps feel pixel-perfect. The game is short, around 15-30 minutes, and its ending leaves a strong emotional impact. Some are split on whether the meta framing works.
Screenshots
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