Underplayed Gems

Square of Joy (2024)

Square of Joy cover
Developer
Demibug
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 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 precise, physics-driven climb that rewards patient practice with a satisfying, flowing rhythm.

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What players say

Players praise the unique control scheme, where each face button moves one of the character's four limbs. The game is short but brutally difficult, especially in the late sections, though the small maps keep it manageable. Some find it too frustrating, while others appreciate the fair challenge and satisfying physics. A few note that the concept deserves a larger game.

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.