Underplayed Gems

Willful (2017)

Willful cover
Developer
Luke Vincent
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 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 retro-inspired action-adventure that feels like a fast-paced, upgrade-filled romp through quirky worlds with light stakes and occasional humor.

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What players say

Players enjoy Willful as a short, budget-friendly platformer with tight controls and fun exploration, though many note janky physics, a disappointing ending, and bugs like enemies moving through walls. There is also some disagreement over the value, with some saying it should be free.

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.