Trade Post Forest (2023)

Developer: Sam
Publisher: Deep Forest Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 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 lonely, subdued walk through an empty forest and abandoned buildings, gathering clues and trinkets at your own pace.

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What players say

Players describe it as a walking simulator with a detailed world full of easter eggs and hidden spots. The nighttime atmosphere feels eerie, and some want a day mode. Reviews note the lack of story in-game, with the developer learning as they go.

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