Doodle Creatures (2020)

Developer: JoyBits Ltd.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, slow-paced tinkering experience where you mix animal traits and watch whimsical creatures emerge with no pressure or failure.

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What players say

Players agree it is very short, around two to four hours for full completion, with no replay value. The gene-pairing mechanic is novel but let down by a timer that gates progress and a lack of combination tracking. Several report frequent crashes and no local save file.

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