Underplayed Gems

But to Paint a Universe (2015)

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Developer: Mårten Jonsson
Publisher: JMJ Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 2.6 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A gentle, storybook adventure where you solve puzzles in a beautifully atmospheric world, with a calm but focused pace.

atmosphericcalmchallengingimmersivestorybookpeacefulpuzzlewhimsical

Screenshots

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