Underplayed Gems

Converter (2021)

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Developer
Funkyzeit Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A comedic, exploratory puzzle adventure where you creatively modify the environment by spitting pills while managing a leaky spacesuit on an alien planet.

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What players say

Players describe Converter as a punishing but rewarding metroidvania where dying often is part of the design. The oxygen mechanic forces quick planning, and the humor and fitness theme carry a philosophical subtext about self-improvement. Players split on the platforming precision some find it floaty. The game is clearly a one-person project and community sentiment is positive about its ambition.

Screenshots

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