Underplayed Gems

Idioctopus (2017)

Idioctopus cover
Developer
BadgerHammer
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 38 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Guiding lovestruck octopuses through deadly date spots feels like a whimsically tense puzzle where romance and danger collide.

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What players say

Players guide a blue octopus to a purple one by placing directional arrows. The game starts simple but ramps up in difficulty. Some players note a single looping track and an abrupt ending after world 8 that suggests the game is unfinished.

Screenshots

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