Underplayed Gems

Energy Collector (2023)

Energy Collector cover
Developer
Jens Roderus
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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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 low-effort, hands-off incremental game where you hover to collect energy and automate upgrades across multiple layered progression systems.

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What players say

Players agree this is not a true idle game because it demands constant attention and micromanagement. Many complain that prestige takes hours to recover from and that automation comes too slowly. The cute robot companion and responsive developer are praised, but the game's pacing splits players.

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.