Underplayed Gems

Hatch (2019)

Hatch cover
Developer
Rubeki Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 91 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A punishing but rewarding PS1/N64-style climbing game that makes you feel the tension and satisfaction of scaling a sheer rock face.

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What players say

Players describe Hatch as a short climbing game about glitching up slopes like in Skyrim, relaxing and atmospheric rather than punishing. Many compare it favorably to Lorn's Lure as a precursor, though some find it easy to get lost.

Screenshots

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