Underplayed Gems

CARS (2024)

CARS cover
Developer
Mario von Rickenbach, Michael Frei
Publisher
Playables
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Racing
Rating
4.0 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brief, surreal drive through hand-drawn minimalist landscapes with a calm but odd pace.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, cute experience that takes about an hour to finish. Some question whether it counts as a game at all.

Screenshots

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