Underplayed Gems

The Wormaid (2020)

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Developer
Timothy Barnes
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow, contemplative puzzle game where you methodically fill grids as a long worm, with a strange, quiet world and odd inhabitants.

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What players say

Players describe The Wormaid as a short, relaxing puzzle game about filling spaces, with a calming harp soundtrack and witty dialogue. The puzzles start simple but can get challenging, though the game remains frustration-free with unlimited undo. Most finish in about one to two hours, and a few reviewers note the story includes a jarring Bible reference amid otherwise Greek mythos.

Screenshots

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