Dumb Little Creatures (2019)

Developer: Mismatch Studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 33 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Guiding a cheerful band of creatures through deadly contraptions feels like a playful, strategic puzzle where every silly death is part of the fun.

lightheartedwhimsicalchallengingpuzzle-focusedbrightfunstrategiccasual

What players say

Players find the game frustrating yet satisfying, but struggle with the controls and a buggy climbing command that blocks progress.

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