Undesired Catch

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Undesired Catch is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Ferry and was released on June 15, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

About Your job is simple, drive your boat, collect the creatures. There shouldn't be any surprises, everything is explained in game, dont worry. This is a demo of my soon to release game on Steam. This was supposed to be a short project of about two weeks of development to fund my next bigger project The High School Experience but I ended up wasting three months on this xD. The game has some ha…

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

The game features unnerving creature designs and a consistently creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
The boat steering and crane mechanics, while initially challenging, become intuitive and add to the gameplay's tension and fun.
It's a unique horror game that successfully delivers jump scares and an engaging premise, making it enjoyable for a short playthrough.

The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in around 30 to 45 minutes, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
Controls can be janky and confusing, particularly with the crane mechanics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from visibility issues, with some areas being too dark and lacking a brightness slider, making navigation difficult.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its effective art direction and ability to evoke a sense of creepiness, with some players appreciating the eerie yet cozy feel of the design. While the game is short, it successfully builds tension through its atmospheric elements rather than relying on typical horror tropes. Overall, it is recommended for fans of atmospheric horror who enjoy immersive settings.
- “Definitely recommend to anyone who likes horror games that aren't overly dramatic and have a really good setting and atmosphere.”
- “The game builds more on atmosphere than on other typical horror themes like being chased and such.”
- “I personally liked the more open design of the itch version more since it had an eerie but cozy atmosphere for me, but I can see how this more industrial and confined space might make everything feel more cold and claustrophobic.”
- “I love the atmosphere, even if I could guess how the game would end, it still got me good.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is initially challenging due to the boat steering and crane mechanics, but players find them intuitive enough to master by the later stages. The game combines enjoyable mechanics with a consistent horror atmosphere, leading to an overall fun experience despite a learning curve.
- “A pretty damn good little horror game with fun mechanics and a consistent creepy vibe throughout.”
- “It took me some time to understand the game mechanics, but I had fun playing the game.”
- “The boat steering and crane mechanics seemed difficult at first but were intuitive enough to adjust to by the third region.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by eerie ambient sounds, including distant noises and natural elements like wind, water, and waves, which contribute to a creepy atmosphere.
- “The music creates an immersive atmosphere with distant sounds and creepy ambient effects like wind, water, and waves.”
- “The sound design is exceptional, featuring haunting ambient music that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The combination of ambient sounds and music adds a unique layer of depth to the game's environment.”
- “The music feels distant and lacks engagement, with creepy ambient sounds like wind, water, and waves that don't enhance the experience.”
- “The sound design is unsettling, featuring ambient noises that create a creepy atmosphere but fail to provide a cohesive musical experience.”
- “Overall, the music is underwhelming, relying too much on ambient sounds that feel disconnected and do not contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is unexpectedly effective, as players anticipated a "so-bad-it's-good" experience typical of some horror titles, but instead found it to be genuinely enjoyable despite its brevity.
- “Good game, was expecting it to be one of those stupidly bad horror games that are funny, but it's actually very good for how short it is.”