Underplayed Gems

Bugsnax (2022)

Bugsnax cover
Developer
Young Horses
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 9,289 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cheery, colorful island adventure mixing creature capture with comedy and light puzzle solving.

comedycutecolorfulcasuallightheartedstory richfamily friendlyexploration

What players say

Players praise the charming characters and cute creature designs, but note the game shifts from cozy collecting to psychological horror. The story has a dramatic ending with a twist, and the gameplay combines creature catching with puzzles, though some find the occasional fetch quest a turn-off.

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Screenshots

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