D Life (2023)

Developer: Mindware
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 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 short, meditative session of guiding colorful particles to birth alien life forms while the soundtrack shifts around you

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What players say

Players describe it as a hybrid of photography, particle physics, and fishing in an arcade cabinet shell. It is very simple to start but becomes ball-bustingly hard when chasing high scores. Most find the interplay of colors and music deeply relaxing, while a few note it is more of an interactive toy than a full game.

Screenshots

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