Underplayed Gems

To Make a Game (2022)

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Developer
TheBluePenguin
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 minutes
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 short, introspective visual novel that feels like a personal diary of game development, with a calm yet emotionally resonant atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe To Make a Game as a very short, text-based story that resonates hard with creatives who struggle with procrastination and ADHD. Some call it a touching autobiographical story, while a few dismiss it as a glorified blog post. Most agree it feels less like a game and more like a genuine conversation with the developer.

Screenshots

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