Underplayed Gems

Error 259 (2024)

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Developer
Lucius Braunstein
Publisher
Stefano_Gaming
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 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 frantic, pixelated top-down shooter where chaotic battles and quirky item drops keep the action tense and playful.

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What players say

Players praise the fast-paced roguelike action and charm, but note rooms can feel empty despite new additions. Success depends heavily on luck, the last stage has a floor pattern that hurts some players' eyes, and enemy attacks like falling rocks lack indicators. Development was paused and later resumed.

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.