Bug & Seek (2023)

Developer: So Peculiar
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 264 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, stress-free bug-catching adventure where you explore a colorful world at your own pace, collecting funny bugs and helping a town rebuild without any time pressure or failure.

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What players say

Players love the concept of a cozy bug-collecting game that centers on running an insect museum, but nearly all recent reviews are passionate negative ones because the developers pursued NFTs, which many feel completely betrays the game's conservation message. A reviewer also notes the game is broken on Steam Deck.

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