Underplayed Gems

Junk Jack (2016)

Junk Jack cover
Developer
Pixbits
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 473 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 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 chill, pixel-art sandbox where you build and decorate a home, explore planets, and collect creatures and items at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise its charm and sheer volume of content, but many warn it feels abandoned and tedious. Combat is described as frustrating, there is no fast travel, and 100% achievements requires over 250 hours.

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.