Underplayed Gems

Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story (2025)

Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story cover
Developer
Valhalla Cats
Publisher
Valhalla Cats, IndieArk
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
5.0 of 5, 150 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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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 gentle, charming museum crawl from a cat's perspective, with light puzzles and relaxed pacing.

shortcharmingrelaxedfamily-friendlylightcasualplatformer

What players say

Players describe this as a very short, sweet teaser for a larger game, featuring simple puzzles and beautiful hand-drawn animation of a kitten. Some note it helped them process the loss of a pet.

Screenshots

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