Underplayed Gems

Square Journey (2022)

Square Journey cover
Developer
Solo Philosopher
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Casual
Rating
5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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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 minimalist reflex gauntlet where death teaches patience and incremental mastery.

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What players say

Players praise the challenging trial-and-error platforming where dying repeatedly teaches each obstacle's pattern. They appreciate being able to swap between five music tracks mid-game. Some complain about fake passages that waste time, but most find the difficulty rewarding. A few mention the story has philosophical themes.

Screenshots

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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.