Underplayed Gems

ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe (2020)

ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe cover
Developer
Cotton Game
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 251 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, contemplative journey through surreal hand-drawn puzzles that feels like wandering through an artful daydream.

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What players say

Players praise the signature surreal art style and world-building, but opinions split on the puzzles: some call them cleverly layered, others find them illogical or tedious. The game is shorter than earlier ISOLAND entries and has no quit button, only a save-on-exit feature.

Screenshots

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