Underplayed Gems

C.A.R.L. (2022)

C.A.R.L. cover
Developer
Andrew Kenady, Morningstar Game Studio
Publisher
Morningstar Game Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A lively retro-styled platformer with quirky humour and upbeat electro-chiptune music, blending action with light RPG-style exploration.

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What players say

Players praise its tight controls and charming retro style, comparing it to Cave Story and Commander Keen. The difficulty ramps up noticeably, and the game works well on Steam Deck. Some find the movement awkward, and a few note the game incorporates many references and Easter eggs from other series.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.