Underplayed Gems

GearBlocks (2023)

GearBlocks cover
Developer
SmashHammer Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 758 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
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 construct-and-test sandbox where you tinker with mechanical parts and watch your creations obey—or defy—physics at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the building depth and optimization but warn that high-speed physics break, causing handling issues and transmission failures. The modding tools are poorly documented, and players wish for more parts like water or plane components, noting the small team behind the game.

Screenshots

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