Underplayed Gems

かぞえ飯 (2023)

かぞえ飯 cover
Developer
oyajinojiike
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 155 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You sit quietly and count grains of rice in a bowl, guessing the total with gentle focus and no pressure.

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What players say

Players describe counting individual grains of rice as a meditative torture that tests mental endurance, with many calling it a 'training' or 'ascetic practice' rather than a game. There's a split between those who find absurd enjoyment and those who warn it can be genuinely depressing or harmful for people with mental health issues.

Screenshots

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