Underland

You’ll finish Underland relatively quickly, even if some of the late puzzles end up giving you trouble. As I said up front, this is a small game. That’s not inherently a bad thing, though. It’s well priced and provides a few pleasant hours of entertainment. If solving some solid puzzles and helping your astronauts reach the remnants of humanity sounds like a good time, give Underland a try.

86%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

grinding, replayability

89% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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About

Underland is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Minicactus Games and was released on February 5, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Underland is a single-player platformer game with impressive visuals and engaging gameplay. The Earth is now uninhabitable, and the last of humanity lives underground. As an astronaut, you must dig your way to the underground city using excavators, pumps, cannons, and dynamic platforms. Solve physics-based puzzles at each stage and navigate through the dangers of green acidic fluids and other obstacles to reach the next elevator and continue your journey."

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Unique puzzle mechanics with a fun mix of platforming and physics-based challenges.
Visually appealing with a nice art style and engaging level design.
Affordable price point makes it a worthwhile experience for casual puzzle game fans.

Controls and hitboxes can be unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is quite short with limited replay value, often finishing in under two hours.
Puzzles can be too easy or repetitive, with some levels allowing for unintended solutions.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while many appreciate the artistic style and fun mechanics, others find the gameplay tedious and overly simplistic. The physics simulation adds an engaging layer, but some players feel that certain mechanics, like the geyser, disrupt the flow and lead to repetitive tasks. Overall, the game offers a variety of cool levels and challenges, but its short length and finicky elements leave some players wanting more.
- “Tons of mechanics and just a lot of cool levels.”
- “The levels are amazing, the difficulty meets challenging in a very well-paced gameplay!”
- “The artistic style is of good taste, and the gameplay is very well done. I am very happy and having fun with just one dollar.”
- “The feature I had the most issue with was the geyser mechanic.”
- “When the gameplay is already slow, having to repeat things over and over is not fun.”
- “I found the gameplay too tedious and annoying, too simple and too short.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their interesting visuals and cool art style, reminiscent of retro aesthetics akin to the original Game Boy. While many players appreciate the enjoyable mechanics and fluidity, some note inconsistencies and a lack of depth in the visual execution. Overall, the graphics are considered charming and suitable for an indie puzzle game, though they may not meet the expectations of those seeking high-end visuals.
- “Plus a cool art style.”
- “Very entertaining game and cool graphics for the price.”
- “I adore this game, very fun little physics puzzle game with a great aesthetic.”
- “Recommended if you like indie puzzle games and can play games without top-tier graphics.”
- “Recommended if you like indie puzzle games and can play games without top-tier graphics.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often citing slow movement and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall enjoyment. While some puzzles show potential, they are generally viewed as lacking challenge and testing only the player's patience rather than skill. Overall, the gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and time-consuming.
- “It's can be quite frustrating when you're doing tedious/repetitive things or when you're relying on timings that don't line up correctly.”
- “Everything moves so abysmally slow which makes the game tedious to play.”
- “I found the gameplay too tedious and annoying, too simple and too short.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
10%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the atmosphere it creates, many find it unremarkable and are bothered by the sound effects, leading them to mute the game in favor of their own music. Overall, the music is described as decent but not standout.
- “I like the looks and the music plus atmosphere.”
- “The game has a nice look and good music.”
- “Good music”
- “I have minor nitpicks regarding the audio: the music is nothing special, the sound effects, however, are annoying, and I ended up muting the game and listening to my own music.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with many users noting that it can be completed in about 90 minutes and offers little incentive to play again after finishing it once.
- “It's short and there is no replay value.”
- “90 minutes to finish, and no replay value.”
- “Not much replayability once you've finished it once.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it both funny and entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Very nice game, funny and entertaining.”
- “This game is very cool and funny.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The story is generally appreciated for its engaging journey, though many users note that it is short and could benefit from additional content, such as DLCs with new missions. Additionally, some feel that the narrative is somewhat forced at both the beginning and the end.
- “Nice but short journey; it would be great if DLCs (new missions) are coming soon.”
- “The story felt a little shoehorned in at the beginning and the ending.”
- “The narrative lacked depth and failed to engage me throughout the game.”
- “Character development was weak, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its appealing visuals and immersive music as key elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “I love the visuals, the music, and the overall atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is well-optimized, allowing smooth performance on older computers without any noticeable frame rate drops.
- “Correctly optimized; I had no problem at all playing this on an older computer with no FPS drop at all.”