Strategist (2023)

Developer: Boogygames Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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, brainteasing experience that encourages observation and learning from mistakes through minimalist puzzle-solving.

relaxingpuzzleminimalistmind-bendingdifficultatmosphericthoughtfulfamily friendly

What players say

Players describe this as a short puzzle game similar to Hitman GO, with only 15 levels and a steep difficulty curve. Many praise the challenge but note that development appears to have stopped after early access, with no updates in years.

Screenshots

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