Underplayed Gems

8 (2023)

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Developer
Thales Caus
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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.

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How it feels

A tense, puzzle-heavy RPG where every decision feels consequential and progress demands careful attention.

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What players say

Players praise the point-and-click RPG for its wordless storytelling using images and emotes, challenging puzzles and turn-based combat, and memorable background music. Some find the animation slow and lack of hotkeys frustrating, while others appreciate the scalable difficulty and leaderboard-driven progression.

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.