Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a blast trying out all these crazy creations! :)

I figured I would write a few blog posts to bring attention to a few games I think deserve a lot more attention than they're getting now. Without further ado, and in no particular order, here's some currently underrated games you should check out!

(Click on the titles to go to each game's page)

Save the Reactor

Authors: MaximBegunov (@maximbegunov), Astrobionics (@astrobionics), and Tvorojok (@tvorojok)

Description: This exceptionally well-crafted game has you keeping an eye on the reactor control panel while the guy in charge of it goes off for a bit. Bad luck strikes when it all goes south while you're in charge. (But don't worry, the guy assured us "it's not very complicated!")

The gameplay consists of managing several interactive elements simultaneously, each using a different input method (mouse and keyboard in many different ways). It's all about multitasking and juggling different controls at the same time, and it's easier said than done!

It's actually quite challenging and exciting, and the beautiful art, banging soundtrack and sharply crafted interactions make every click and every button press satisfying and meaningful, and the immersion is guaranteed.

All this together with the excellent take on the "unstable" theme makes this a great entry for the Jam sorely in need for more plays!

CandleLight

Authors: Chacharl (@chacharl), Mathis Bressaud (@mathis-bressaud), and PaulLyaudet (@paullyaudet)

Description: An exceptionally executed game based on a great concept, with beautifully rendered graphics. In this puzzle platformer game you control a living candle trying to escape a dark dungeon/castle.

The sounds, graphics, level-design and gameplay are all done very well and coherently, playing on the concepts of the candle's function, and it's a great rewarding experience to go through it all. Clearly a game made with a lot of love.

Go give the authors some love back and go play & rate their game. I promise you won't regret it!

Unstable(d)

Author: minibobbo (@minibobbo)

Description: In this super cute game with NES-inspired graphics and sound, you control a little donkey that is just stubbornly trying to escape to the forest. But the farmers who kept you locked at the stable are not letting you get away so easily!

Don't be fooled by the deceptively simple initial gameplay concept. There's a lot to love about this game, with plenty of charm and humor, and some interesting layered gameplay for the overall experience. The animations are all very smooth too.

This is a super polished game and a cute creative take on the theme. You'll love playing with this donkey by the end of it!

Quantum Qitty

Authors: Jamphibious (@jamphibious), DFree (@dfree), and Mr.developer (@mr-developer)

Description: In Quantum Qitty, you control a cat with quantum tunneling powers! A masterwork of game creation all around, the game is a challenging puzzle platformer which require a lot of skill to use the power correctly, especially because you create an instability every time you use the power, which introduces a very interesting mechanic.

The art and music here are both outstanding and thematically relevant, and I beg of you to pay attention to the cat sprite because it's so well made and animated! The controls are impeccable and extremely rewarding to get the hang of.

I'm a physicist and this game has my seal of approval! Go check it out!

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That's it for now. I'll post the next set tomorrow!

So keep an eye on the underrated games! There's plenty of hidden gems to dig through in the next couple of weeks. :D