Underplayed Gems

The World Next Door (2019)

The World Next Door cover
Developer
Rose City Games
Publisher
VIZ Media
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 343 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a breezy, anime-infused blend of visual-novel storytelling and quick puzzle battles with a warm, quirky tone.

colorfulstory richfast-pacedcasualfunnyvisual novel-esquepuzzle combatanime-inspired

What players say

Players love the art and characters but feel the story rushes to an abrupt ending that leaves many questions unanswered. The real-time match-3 combat splits opinion - some find it engaging, others frustrating with enemies that crowd the player. It is a short game that many wish had more content or a sequel.

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Screenshots

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