The Great Artists (2023)

Developer: ChaseFOX
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 42 minutes
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 brief, whimsical comedy mystery where you poke around a silly art heist scene, rewinding time to spot absurd clues.

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What players say

Players finish in under half an hour and praise the time-manipulation mechanic for letting them rewind or stop time to solve a mystery. They split on the ending: some want a choice in who the culprit is, while others enjoy the straightforward reveal. The art and cat-filled room get consistent mentions.

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