Underplayed Gems

Katie (2018)

Katie cover
Developer
Lonely Frontier Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, introspective walk through a quiet town, where conversations and memories feel like quiet confessions.

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What players say

Players describe Katie as a short, emotional walking simulator about grief and moving on. The story is told through dialogue with townspeople whose responses change with the weather, a detail reviewers note sets it apart. Some find the writing touching and relatable, while others call it shallow or pretentious.

Screenshots

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