Underplayed Gems

Save The Octo (2021)

Save The Octo cover
Developer
Fenous
Publisher
kovalevviktor
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.6 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A simple, click-based reaction game where you frantically patch a leaking bag to keep an octopus alive, mixing calm underwater pixel art with mounting pressure.

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What players say

Players describe it as a simple whack-a-mole style typing game where you press keys to plug holes in an octopus's packaging. Reviews split sharply: some enjoy it as a casual time killer or typing trainer, while others call it an overpriced asset flip from a known flipper, with one heavily-upvoted review wishing the developer ill will.

Screenshots

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