Underplayed Gems

Bargain Hunter (2018)

Bargain Hunter cover
Developer
Silver Cow Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.5 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.4 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 calm, methodical treasure-hunting loop where you sort through junk to find hidden value.

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What players say

Players praise the addictive buy-and-sell loop but are split on whether the financial pressure is realistic or broken. Constant bills for food, gas, and internet drain the small profits, making early progress feel impossible for many. Reviews also note the lack of a way to skip repetitive auction scenes and the inability to identify counterfeit goods before purchase.

Screenshots

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