In Your Books (2022)

Developer: Underhill
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 35 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 gentle, story-driven puzzle adventure where you run a cozy bookshop and uncover family secrets through calm interactions and nightly cabinet puzzles.

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What players say

Players consistently call the game a short, simple experience finished in about 30 minutes, with no fail states and only a handful of books to recommend. While some find it too brief and expensive for the content, most praise its beautiful art, soundtrack, and cozy, melancholic atmosphere.

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