Happy Game (2021)

Developer: Amanita Design
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 3,549 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 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 nightmarish but whimsical point-and-click puzzle game that feels like enduring a disturbing, vivid children's cartoon turned sinister.

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What players say

Players praise the surreal, disturbing atmosphere and unique art style, but many find the gameplay simple or tedious. The game is short, around 2-3 hours, and relies heavily on abstract puzzles. Reviewers warn it has lots of flashing lights.

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