Underplayed Gems

Separium: 12th Elevator (2025)

Separium: 12th Elevator cover
Developer
ptpearl
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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.

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How it feels

You methodically assess each elevator car in a quiet, abstract space, making binary retain-or-escape choices that slowly unlock a cryptic narrative.

puzzle-orientedmethodicalabstractlo-fiatmosphericrepetitiveanalytical

What players say

Players describe a surreal elevator-based anomaly game that is intentionally unclear and difficult, with a philosophical quiz at start and end. Many find it frustratingly hard, even with good memory, but some appreciate the dreamlike challenge and sound design. Opinions split on whether the ending is rewarding or confusing.

Screenshots

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