Microsoft shipped several noteworthy projects this year, yet one title quietly slipped under the radar — regrettable, since it ranks among the most memorable games since Journey on the PlayStation 3.
I’m talking about Keeper from Double Fine Productions. The game received high praise from both critics and players, but commercial performance has been disappointing. At the moment the title is only available on Xbox Series and PC, where sales figures are so modest they barely register in the metrics.
That said, there’s no doubt about Double Fine’s quality — Keeper delivers a distinctive and emotionally charged experience. It seems Microsoft agrees, and has been reminding audiences of the game’s strong reviews. The publisher posts reminders and encourages players to check it out.
The scores speak for themselves:
- Metacritic — 80%
- OpenCritic — 82%
- Steam — 90%
Critics regard Keeper as one of the studio’s standout works in recent years, even if it hasn’t yet reached a broad audience.
Source: iXBT.games