Underplayed Gems

Schmutznik (2021)

Schmutznik cover
Developer
Avram Dumitrescu
Publisher
Avram Dumitrescu Illustrations
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a light, methodical puzzle-platformer where you stretch your robot neck to clean slime in clay-crafted underground caves.

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What players say

Players praise the unique play-doh visuals and creative level design, though some find the art style not for them. The game is short with simple controls and no music, but its generous checkpoints make the challenging platforming feel laid-back rather than frustrating.

Screenshots

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