Simple Game (2023)

Developer: SVGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 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

A seemingly innocent apple-collecting task gradually reveals an underlying unease and hidden mystery, making each simple step feel fraught with tension.

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What players say

Players praise the variety of puzzles and the fourth-wall-breaking twist, calling it a worthwhile 5–6 hour experience. Many discovered it after a popular streamer got stuck near the end. A few report confusing moments or a missing fifth apple, but overall they find it satisfying and original, often comparing it to games like Pony Island or The Stanley Parable.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.