Underplayed Gems

Forwards (2023)

Forwards cover
Developer
Justin
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
4.2 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7 minutes
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 slow, unconventional first-person experience that feels like a gentle, introspective walk, using familiar shooter controls in an odd, modest way to create a calm and positive mood.

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What players say

Players describe it as a very short, one-minute walking experience with a heartfelt message, but many note performance problems like stuttering and low frame rates. It clearly borrows from a level in The Beginner's Guide, which the developer later credited.

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.