Underplayed Gems

The First Friend (2020)

The First Friend cover
Developer
Alexander Westwater
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
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 gentle, meditative walk through beautiful landscapes as you search for a missing friend, uncovering memories at a calm pace.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short walking simulator with a heartfelt story about a man searching for his dog, held back by frequent crashes, no manual save, and empty, copy-pasted environments.

Screenshots

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