Underplayed Gems

Rats in a Cage (2024)

Rats in a Cage cover
Developer
Superdeep Borehole
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A satirical, darkly funny puzzle game that feels methodical and minimalist, with a tense, corporate undercurrent.

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What players say

Players call it a clever Sokoban-like puzzle game wrapped in corporate satire. The difficulty spikes sharply at times, and the real-time NPC movement means there is no undo button, but the help button bails you out. Reviews praise how new mechanics keep appearing just as things get familiar.

Screenshots

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