Underplayed Gems

The Nightmare Catcher (2022)

The Nightmare Catcher cover
Developer
XAEON GAMES
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.9 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
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

This game feels like a chaotic solo trek through hostile sci-fi worlds, combining frantic shooting with crafting and roguelike progression.

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What players say

Players are generally positive about this early access game, praising its graphics and forest exploration. But many point to missing features: no manual save, no controller sensitivity setting, and a few note dumb AI that can be exploited by standing on rocks.

Screenshots

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