Underplayed Gems

IndependANT (2023)

IndependANT cover
Developer
Young Horses: Free Range, Young Horses
Publisher
Young Horses
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Free To Play
Rating
4.1 of 5, 112 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 38 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a tiny open world from the perspective of an ant, scavenging for food while managing the desperation of a lost colony.

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What players say

Players describe IndependANT as a free, very short game that feels more like a tech demo than a full release. They are split on its charm: some find it a cute collectathon with ant puns and references to Bugsnax, while others say the controls are unengaging and game-ending bugs are frustrating due to the lack of a save function.

Screenshots

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