Underplayed Gems

Splatter (2022)

Splatter cover
Developer
Rat King Collective, Catbird Soft
Publisher
Catbird Soft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 171 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 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 frantic, neon-soaked fever dream where blasting enemies into colorful pulp is paired with a constant, unsettling sense that your victories come at a mental cost.

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What players say

Players love the surreal visual trip and pounding soundtrack, but split on staying power: some call it repetitive, others find it extremely replayable. Several compare its weirdness to Cruelty Squad and note difficulty spikes, especially early on.

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