Underplayed Gems

stepbystep (2018)

stepbystep cover
Developer
Evgeny Petrov
Publisher
Not a Prototype games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 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

A calm, methodical puzzle game where you write command sequences that play out automatically, requiring focused thought but no real-time pressure.

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What players say

Players describe this as a turn-based platformer where you sequence a series of moves and then watch the cube execute them. Many find it gets tedious and relies on trial and error, especially since trap movements are hidden and jump physics feel arbitrary. It is short, around an hour, and the difficulty ramps up significantly. Players are split on whether the minimalist look justifies the price.

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.