Underplayed Gems

The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake (2022)

The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake cover
Developer
LockedOn
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A linear, story-driven visual novel set in a grim dystopian world where players navigate a toxic atmosphere and unravel mysteries through a comic-book aesthetic.

atmosphericstory richdystopianfuturisticmysteriouslinearstylizedtense

What players say

Players praise the full voice acting, dynamic CG animation, and soundtrack, calling it a cinematic visual novel that feels like a moving comic. The story is complete but short, around three to six hours. Some players find the character motivation and pacing abrupt, especially those new to the series, while others enjoy the twists. Many non-English speakers request a Chinese translation.

Trailer

Screenshots

The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake screenshot 1The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake screenshot 2The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake screenshot 3The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake screenshot 4The Evolving World: Catalyst Wake screenshot 5

More games like this

More by LockedOn Games

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? Tell the Catbot what you feel like playing and it picks from the whole catalog, or browse by platform and genre.