Underplayed Gems

Déjà Vu (2020)

Déjà Vu cover
Developer
Eric Freeman, Danielle Yoseloff
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, meditative puzzle game about navigating clones through minimalist levels with a gentle pace.

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What players say

Players finish in under an hour and wish it were longer. The clone mechanic, used to press two switches at once or block lasers, earns consistent praise. Reviews split on whether the concepts are fully explored or left underdeveloped. Many say the full price is too high for the length and recommend buying on sale.

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.