Underplayed Gems

The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish (2026)

The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish cover
Developer
ZIPIT! Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 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 gentle, whimsical journey through a quiet sky, using a magic flute and a camera to restore life and capture fleeting moments.

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What players say

Players praise this indie game for its relaxing fish photography and puzzle gameplay, but many are caught off guard by an unexpectedly emotional story that deals with loss and love.

Screenshots

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