Underplayed Gems

Is it different or not? (2024)

Is it different or not? cover
Developer
GAMIX GAMES
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Simulation
Rating
3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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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 methodical spot-the-difference game where you carefully scan nostalgic schoolroom scenes for subtle changes, creating a calm but focused tension.

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What players say

Players finish the game in 5 to 7 minutes, and the core gameplay of spotting anomalies is simple but polarizing. Many note the mouse feels sluggish with motion blur and sensitivity problems, while others find the repetitious searching tedious. Reviews are split on enjoyment, some calling it decent fun for a free game, others calling it boring.

Screenshots

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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.