Underplayed Gems

Squidlit (2018)

Squidlit cover
Developer
Squidlit Ink.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 443 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 44 minutes
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

It feels like a bouncy, self-aware Game Boy homage with simple jump-and-ink mechanics and a lighthearted, silly tone.

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What players say

Players love the authentic Game Boy look and cute characters, but the game is very short and offers little challenge. Some are frustrated by the lack of saving and the inability to change the resolution.

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.