Underplayed Gems

Absolutely Nothing (2023)

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Developer: Joshua Curtis
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A blank-screen experiment that feels like a philosophical joke, challenging the player with a complete absence of gameplay and purpose.

minimalistabsurdconfusingmeditativepointlessabstractnon-gameexperimental

Screenshots

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