Underplayed Gems

For the Fish in the Bottle (2026)

For the Fish in the Bottle cover
Developer
makina game
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
5.0 of 5, 128 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 minutes
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 quiet, puzzling journey through a vast desert to help a lonely fish in a bottle, with a gentle and mysterious feel.

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What players say

Players praise the art and music for creating a unique, slightly lonely atmosphere. The game is very short, most finish in under 10 minutes, and puzzles are simple. Some wish it were longer and look forward to more from the developer.

Screenshots

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