WatanOS (2023)
- Developer
- Watanoge
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Early Access
- Rating
- 3.7 of 5, 41 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 51 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
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.
How it feels
A cryptic, puzzle-heavy simulated OS exploration where glitchy presentation and mysterious codes create an unsettling, investigative feel.
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What players say
Players are split on WatanOS. Some praise its convincing OS-like interface, satisfying sound design, and clever puzzles, while others report game-breaking bugs that can softlock progress and say the horror elements feel tacked-on. Several reviews note the developer abandoned the early access build in 2023, leaving the game unfinished.
Screenshots
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