Underplayed Gems

CD-ROM (2026)

CD-ROM cover
Developer
monoclelord
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 122 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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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

the game feels like a lighthearted, experimental interactive experience focused on simple click-based interactions.

indieminimalistpuzzle-likeinteractivecasualshortexperimental

What players say

Players praise the authentic retro 90s computer aesthetic but note the game is short, around 2 to 5 hours. The puzzles are clever and interwoven, though some find the constant switching between CDs tedious. A recurring complaint is the lack of colorblind accessibility for color-based puzzles. Many players feel the difficulty peaks in the middle rather than the end.

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.