Underplayed Gems

GEARS STORY (2024)

GEARS STORY cover
Developer
KITTYPOOL
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A linear, story-driven fantasy visual novel with retro pixel art and a gear maze minigame that feels deliberately simple and constrained.

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What players say

Players praise the world-building, character writing, and humor, calling it a satisfying two-hour read with a warm steampunk setting. The maze mini-game is a point of disagreement: some find it clever and skippable, while others say it becomes repetitive and tedious in the second half.

Screenshots

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