Underplayed Gems

Color By (2016)

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Developer
Team Polykroma
Publisher
Polykroma Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
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 gentle, meditative puzzle platformer where you paint platforms into existence, gradually increasing in complexity while accompanied by a soothing soundtrack.

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What players say

Players praise the creative paint-based puzzle mechanics and relaxing music, but some find it frustrating due to unclear explanations. The game is best with a controller, as keyboard controls feel awkward, and content is on the shorter side.

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.