Check it Out! (2022)

Developer: Open Alpha
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,280 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 47 minutes
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 lighthearted and comedic simulation where you juggle customer drama and register duties with a touch of pressure.

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What players say

Players appreciate the cute hand-drawn characters and absurdist story, but nearly everyone agrees it is very short, finishing in 30 to 40 minutes. The gameplay is extremely simple, and some find it too straightforward to hold their interest.

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More by Open Alpha

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.