Underplayed Gems

Ice Caves of Europa (2018)

Ice Caves of Europa cover
Developer
Io Normal
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
2.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slick, precision-flight exploration of mysterious icy caverns, with a weighty philosophical narrative that makes you feel like a lonely robot uncovering cosmic truths.

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What players say

Players are split on the controls: some find the drone physics rewarding once you switch to stable mode, but many say keyboard use is frustrating and a controller is almost required. The story is short, around two hours, and opinions on it range from quaint to underwhelming.

Screenshots

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