Underplayed Gems

Utility for the Soul (2024)

Utility for the Soul cover
Developer
Weekend Warriors
Publisher
Lithuanian National Museum of Art
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 39 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, meditative walk through austere galleries that invite contemplation of rest and human need within a corporate framework.

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What players say

Players call this a very short, minimalist puzzle game based on an environmental artist's 1970s retreat house concept. It takes about 15 minutes and uses elemental rooms (earth, fire, wind, air) that players adjust to match written descriptions. Many find it meditative and relaxing, but a few consider it boring or poorly executed.

Screenshots

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