Cellar is a Adventure, Casual game from Vertical Skull Games with a 79% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Vertical Skull Games
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $0.99
- Review signal
- 79% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP 32-bit
Processor: AMD or Intel Dual-Core @ 1.86GHz or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with 512 MB Video RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 20 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Best suited for 16:9 aspect ratio
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04
Processor: AMD or Intel Dual-Core @ 1.86GHz or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with 512 MB Video RAM
Storage: 20 MB available space
Additional Notes: Best suited for 16:9 aspect ratio
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Cellar is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, pixel art, exploration, and replayable.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, pixel art, emotional story, and exploration.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
Steam review snapshots
However, the presence of achievements increases the replay value a lot – they require gathering a few toy collectibles or finding alternate…It's always nice to see a developer put effort into making a short game good, rather than wasting it on making a…Cute little pixellated stealth game about the impact of poor building codes on impressionable young minds.Final Rating: 6/10 Pros: + Fun gameplay + Pixel art is decent Cons: – Royalty free music sucks – Levels look pretty…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.