Underplayed Gems

Self-Checkout Unlimited (2020)

Self-Checkout Unlimited cover
Developer
Argent Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 97 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, melancholic walk through an empty, surreal mall, accompanied by cheerful but hollow PA announcements, evoking a sense of solitude and existential reflection.

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What players say

Players call it a thought-provoking walking simulator with a vaporwave look and a heavy focus on psychological self-reflection, though some find it pretentious or lecture-like. The game is short but requires multiple playthroughs for achievements, and several reviewers mention clunky controls and blinding white transition screens.

Trailer

Screenshots

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