Underplayed Gems

A Fine Mess (2018)

A Fine Mess cover
Developer
Santima Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
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

Walking through a quiet, desolate island under a shattered moon, piecing together fragments of a personal story at a reflective, unhurried pace.

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What players say

Players describe it as a very short, linear walking simulator with a cryptic, abstract story told through black-and-white imagery. They appreciate the atmosphere and music but note technical bugs, invisible barriers, and a story that feels unfinished or pretentious.

Screenshots

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