Underplayed Gems

Backspace Backspace Backspace (2024)

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Developer
Blue Tango Street
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, introspective visual novel where every choice deepens the dread of creative decay in a pixelated, chiptune-scored world.

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What players say

Players find this 15-minute visual novel about a writer's struggle with AI, impostor syndrome, and self-doubt deeply relatable for creatives. The pixel art and music are praised, though some note it feels too short and wish for more endings.

Screenshots

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