Underplayed Gems

Videonauts (2025)

Videonauts cover
Developer
resnijars
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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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 tense, moody adventure where navigating spooky environments and puzzling through conversations determines everyone's fate.

story-drivenpuzzlingspookyhand-drawn pixel artatmosphericmultiple endingsexplorationconversation-driven

What players say

Players call it a love letter to classic RPG maker horror games like Ib and Yume Nikki. They praise the cute yet creepy tone and limited color palette, but some find the puzzles frustrating, especially one late-game puzzle that a few reviewers called unfair. Players are split on difficulty: some say puzzles strike a good balance, others find them overly obtuse.

Screenshots

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