Underplayed Gems

I don't think I've walked this stretch of road before (2022)

I don't think I've walked this stretch of road before cover
Developer
hexcavator
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
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 quiet, meditative walk through a lonely landscape where memories and objects gently nudge you toward reflection.

contemplativemelancholicdreamyslow-pacedintrospectiveatmosphericlow-stakesnostalgic

What players say

Players describe it as a short, poetic walking simulator with strong atmosphere and evocative writing, though some find it too brief and vague for the price. The low-poly PS1-style visuals and sound design are praised, while opinions split on whether the sparse storytelling feels meaningful or unsatisfying.

Screenshots

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More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.