Underplayed Gems

BattleCakes (2024)

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Developer
Volcano Bean
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A cozy, lighthearted adventure through a pastel dessert world where you befriend or fight whimsical monsters with a turn-based battle system.

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What players say

Players praise the charming pastry world and say it is perfect for playing with kids, though many note it is short at around 4-5 hours. The combat is simple, and you can befriend monsters instead of fighting them, which families appreciate. A few players ran into progression-blocking bugs, and the game lacks keybinding options.

Screenshots

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