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The game presents realistic game graphics through sound effects, narration and imagination. The level design is subtle and challenging, allowing players to challenge their intelligence and logic skills in solving puzzles.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 533 reviews
Released: 2023-07-14
Developer: 夜喵
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 1.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 64%

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    95% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2021
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    93% matchVery Positive80% of 917 reviews2024
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    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 205 reviews2018
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  9. #9 Word Game: Episode 0
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,566 reviews2021
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    91% matchVery Positive94% of 754 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 272 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive95% of 362 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    78% matchMixed61% of 71 reviews2018
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 332 reviews2026
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    Windows
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    70% matchVery Positive92% of 462 reviews2019
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    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 910 reviews2016
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    Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?

    Why similar: Puzzle 60.3%, Mystery 27.9%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  58. #58 The Dark Egg Demo
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 226 reviews2022
    Dev: Transcend Pixels
    Windows

    A surrealist text-based RPG. You will explore an island, solve puzzles, and fight enemies, all in your attempt to get the Dark Egg.

    Why similar: Text-Based 38.9%, Puzzle 17.4%, Exploration 15%, Minimalist 13.4%, Mystery 9.1%

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