What Never Was (2019)
- Developer
- Acke Hallgren
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 5,085 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 37 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 gentle, story-driven exploration through a grandfather's attic, with light puzzles and a wistful sense of nostalgia.
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What players say
Players consistently call this a very short puzzle game, often finished in 15 to 30 minutes with only two puzzles. Many describe it as feeling like a prologue or demo and say they are waiting for a sequel.
Screenshots
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