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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Philosophical, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Psychological.

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Ekphrasis is a 2D puzzle game where you can solve and examine a collection of artifacts. Piece together historical artworks, arrange musical notes, and decipher codes. Uncover the secrets behind the artifacts and those that curated them through a branching story.

Reviews: Positive — 91% — of 11 reviews
Released: 2024-11-01
Developer: Ryan Perreault
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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