Bubbaruka! (2021)

Developer: Benjamin Schade
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deceptively cute pixel-art game that feels like exploring a forgotten, eerie digital journal with a creeping sense of dread.

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What players say

Players praise the unique blend of tamagotchi mechanics and survival horror, with a story told through notes that keeps them engaged. However, they report frustrating boss fights with janky controls, occasional bugs, and a difficulty spike near the end, though the developer has continued patching the game for years.

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