Underplayed Gems

In Retrospect (2022)

In Retrospect cover
Developer
Paper Salamander Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
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 heartfelt, rhythm-driven platformer where you run, swim, and ride through a colorful, pixelated world, syncing gameplay with music while shaping your own story through collectibles.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, sweet runner with a fantastic soundtrack and a surprising amount of depth. The story and choice of collectibles add meaning, though some find the level themes random and checkpoint placement unforgiving.

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.