Underplayed Gems

the head well lost (2024)

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Developer
L³
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.7 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 quiet, introspective romance where supernatural secrets unfold through text and choices, focusing on emotional baggage and connection.

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What players say

Players praise the natural dialogue and mature take on romance between a librarian and a headless celebrity pop star, calling the relationship believable despite the supernatural premise. The game offers about 10 hours for a true ending across 9 possible endings, though some find the choice connections opaque and wish for an epilogue or clearer guidance.

Screenshots

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