Underplayed Gems

The Wild at Heart (2021)

The Wild at Heart cover
Developer
Moonlight Kids
Publisher
Humble Games
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 904 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle storybook adventure where you command a swarm of cute creatures to solve puzzles and explore a lush, mysterious world at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the gorgeous storybook art style and relaxing start, but many grow frustrated by the late-game's vague map, lack of fast travel, and unhelpful spriteling AI. Reviews are split: some call it a perfect cozy Pikmin-like, others find exploration and combat a tedious chore.

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