Underplayed Gems

The Perfect Pencil (2026)

The Perfect Pencil cover
Developer
Studio Cima
Publisher
Studio Cima, Doyoyo Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 84 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A surreal action-adventure with an unconventional, artistic feel.

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What players say

Players praise the art, world, and narrative ambition, but are sharply divided on design. Many warn about permanently missable endings with no warning, permanent health penalties from seemingly innocent choices, and a confusing, dialogue-heavy story. Performance issues like Unity stutter are noted, and combat is widely considered slow and unsatisfying.

Trailer

Screenshots

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