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91% positive from 2,895 reviewsReleased 202021% finish itSteam Deck Playable$19.99
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What it is

First-person puzzle game where players use light and shadow mechanics to navigate deadly environments. It features lateral thinking puzzles and a dark, philosophical tone.

What players liked

Players praise Lightmatter's unique light-based puzzles and engaging story, often comparing it to Portal and The Talos Principle.

The catch

The framerate is hard capped near 50fps and the game crashes often, losing progress.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 2,895 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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KARMA: The Dark World
KARMA: The Dark World
92% positive from 4,412 reviews202550% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person psychological thriller where players investigate memories using advanced tech. It features a dystopian 1984 East Germany setting with a focus on espionage and betrayal.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, emotional, and thought-provoking psychological horror story, often compared to "1984," "Still Wakes The Deep," and "Observer: System Redux."
The catchThe story starts strong then collapses into a confusing ending that explains nothing.

Both are tagged Sci-fi, First-Person and Adventure.

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Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut
82% positive from 1,910 reviews201426% finish itDeck Playable

First-person puzzle game where players manipulate cubes with high-tech gloves to solve physics and spatial challenges. It offers a brain-twisting experience with a new narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, Portal-like puzzles and engaging atmosphere, making it a worthwhile, albeit short, experience.
The catchKnowing the solution is easy, but sluggish controls and janky physics fight you.

Both are tagged Sci-fi, First-Person and Puzzle.

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The Entropy Centre
The Entropy Centre
89% positive from 4,352 reviews202231% finish itDeck Playable

A first-person puzzle adventure game where players reverse objects through time to solve challenges. It features a witty narrative and a dangerous space station setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its Portal-like puzzle gameplay, unique time-rewinding mechanics, engaging story, and witty writing.
The catchOne mistimed jump or misplaced cube often means redoing the whole puzzle from scratch.

Both are tagged Sci-fi, First-Person and Puzzle.

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MADiSON
MADiSON
87% positive from 3,354 reviews20225% finish itDeck Verified

MADiSON is a first-person psychological horror game where players use an instant camera to solve puzzles and survive. It features a dark narrative and unsettling atmosphere with randomly generated events.

What players likedPlayers praise MADiSON as a terrifying horror game with smooth controls and puzzles, comparable to Visage, Silent Hill, and Hereditary.
The catchObscure puzzles and no direction mean constant backtracking and looking up guides.

Both are tagged First-Person, Puzzle and Adventure.

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Smile For Me
Smile For Me
98% positive from 1,877 reviews201940% finish itDeck Verified

A point-and-click adventure where the only replies you have are yes and no. Nod and shake your head at the 23 residents of the Habitat to fix their troubles and unmask Doctor Habit.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique art style, charming characters, and blend of whimsical, creepy, and psychedelic elements, reminiscent of Psychonauts.
The catchSplit mouse/keyboard eye and body controls feel disorienting

Both are tagged First-Person, Puzzle and Adventure.

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Garten of Banban 7
Garten of Banban 7
83% positive from 1,623 reviews2024Deck Playable

Survival horror game. Explore monster-filled kindergarten levels, solve puzzles, and evade enemies to find a missing child.

What players likedPlayers praise its expanded story and increased horror with more puzzles and good scares, building on previous installments.
The catchScripted chase sequences fail to work as intended

Both are tagged First-Person, Puzzle and Adventure.

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