Underplayed Gems

Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree (2025)

Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree cover
Developer
Starvania Studio
Publisher
Soft Source
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 94 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven underwater journey through colorful mythological landscapes, with simple puzzles and a calm, linear pace.

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What players say

Players praise the fluid swimming controls and atmospheric art, with most finishing in 2-4 hours. The game has no failure states and uses a light-drawing mechanic for puzzles, though some find the dialogue auto-advances too quickly and there is no autosave. Opinions split on whether the length justifies the price.

Screenshots

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