Underplayed Gems

The Sun and Moon (2014)

The Sun and Moon cover
Developer
Daniel Linssen
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 186 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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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 fast, momentum-driven platformer where diving into the ground lets you defy gravity in tight, punishing puzzles.

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What players say

Players praise the unique burrow-and-launch mechanic and fluid movement that make speedrunning satisfying, though the sun medal time requirements are often inconsistent and brutally hard, one level took a reviewer three hours. The minimalist pixel art and retro soundtrack are easy on the eyes, and the level gating lets you skip frustrating stages.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.