Underplayed Gems

Unwell Known (2022)

Unwell Known cover
Developer
BoxCutter Game Studio
Publisher
Megalevel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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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 fast-paced retro pixel platformer with noir and surreal undertones, where movement and puzzle-solving feel urgent yet deliberate.

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What players say

Players praise the original mechanics and striking black-and-white visuals with occasional color highlights. The game is difficult and demands precision, but reviews note the controls can feel buggy or take time to get used to. Some compare it to Celeste, and the abstract storytelling is appreciated but can be confusing. Players split on whether the difficulty is well-tuned or a barrier.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.