Underplayed Gems

Cuboid Keeper (2019)

Cuboid Keeper cover
Developer
Ottropi Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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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

playing feels like a frantic, escalating duel where you switch between aggressive offense and nimble defense while waves of enemies press in from all sides.

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What players say

Players praise the ship customization, where you place cubes to build your guardian, and the risk-reward mechanic of stopping fire to collect money. Some find the soundtrack weak, like 90s MIDI, and recommend a controller. The game offers linear levels with two difficulty settings, and beating hard mode unlocks the easy reward too.

Screenshots

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