The Inner World (2013)

Developer: Studio Fizbin
Publisher: Headup
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 1,507 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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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, whimsical point-and-click adventure with a clueless but good-hearted protagonist, light comedy, and classic 2D retro charm.

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What players say

Players love the charming world and hand-drawn art, but they split on the puzzles, calling them either too easy or nonsensical. Some find the ending disappointing, and a few warn the sequel is not worth playing.

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