Underplayed Gems

Carestia (2021)

Carestia cover
Developer
River Stone Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A colorful, retro-styled precision platformer with light puzzle-solving and character customization, focused on methodical traversal and combat against robotic foes.

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What players say

Players praise the unique puzzle mechanic of routing power to open doors, but many find the early hours boring or a drag. The map shows rooms only upon entry, making backtracking for collectibles frustrating. Controls are tight and megaman-like, with varied bosses and extensive character customization options.

Screenshots

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