Underplayed Gems

Squally (2023)

Squally cover
Developer
Zachary Canann
Publisher
Squalr, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 125 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a cerebral 2D RPG where you solve puzzles by writing assembly code, blending education with classic adventure gameplay

educationalpuzzle solvingprogramming themed2drpg mechanicsstrategicretro inspired

What players say

Players say Squally teaches real assembly and reverse-engineering through a hacking mechanic that shows memory addresses, but many find the puzzles repetitive, the hand-holding heavy, and the story unfinished despite leaving early access.

Screenshots

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