illum (2023)

- Developer
- Elsa Liu, Tianyue Gu
- Publisher
- USC Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 112 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 11 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam

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.
How it feels
A gentle, visually poetic journey through a sleeping world, guided by a light companion and a quiet sense of wonder.
atmosphericpeacefulemotionalexplorativeheartwarmingslow-pacedmystical
What players say
Players call it an adorable but extremely short experience, often likened to a student project or tech demo that ends just as it gets interesting. The floaty movement and peaceful atmosphere are praised, though the camera and controls are rough. A few report performance issues and a bug with windowed mode.
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