Underplayed Gems

Islets (2022)

Islets cover
Developer
Kyle Thompson
Publisher
Armor Games Studios
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 2,392 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.4 hours
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 cheerful and hopeful journey through floating islands with gentle combat and exploration.

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What players say

Players call it a charming and breezy metroidvania, praising the smooth controls, no loading screens, and manageable length of around 7-10 hours. The difficulty is light unless you choose hard mode, though some note projectile-heavy boss fights and a final boss that is too easy for veterans.

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.