Underplayed Gems

Squares and Stuff (2023)

Squares and Stuff cover
Developer
Joseph Maltby
Publisher
ShotDash
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 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

Building and destroying with colorful elements feels like a chaotic, creative playground where you can tinker endlessly.

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What players say

Players enjoy the flexible level editor that blends creativity with simple tools, likening it to Mario Maker meets MS Paint. Some say it feels unfinished and lacks content, especially players who compare it unfavorably to the developer's other games.

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.