Underplayed Gems

The End of Gameplay (2025)

The End of Gameplay cover
Developer
droqen
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A meditative, abstract journey through interconnected moments that feels more like a quiet, introspective conversation than a game.

abstractatmosphericminimalistreflectivenonlinearphilosophicalsingleplayerindie

What players say

Players describe the game as a collection of short, meditative platforming vignettes that explore what gameplay means. It is seen as a deeply personal work from developer droqen, with some finding its ideas profound and others questioning their novelty. The movement is light but has just enough friction to keep attention, and the experience is short but lingering.

Trailer

Screenshots

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