Underplayed Gems

CICADA (2025)

CICADA cover
Developer
daimaGAME
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You experience the brief, vivid life of a cicada in a rural Japanese summer through action and simulation.

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What players say

Players enjoy the unique premise of playing as a cicada, but many say the game turns grindy once you realize breeding is more efficient than fighting. Reviewers note the lack of map pins and a quick save feature, and some find the final boss too hard without heavy leveling.

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Screenshots

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