Underplayed Gems

Boris the Sloth (2022)

Boris the Sloth cover
Developer
Clutch Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A physics-based puzzle platformer played at a comically unhurried pace, mixing silly slapstick with time-manipulation tricks.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and spirit-realm puzzle mechanic, calling it a short but charming throwback to Donkey Kong Country with sloth facts sprinkled in. It runs well on Steam Deck and is affordable, with proceeds reportedly going to sloth conservation.

Screenshots

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