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80% positive from 1,214 reviewsReleased 202064% finish it$9.99

What it is

This is a narrative adventure game focused on environmental puzzle-solving and clue discovery. Players explore detailed dioramas to uncover a poignant story.

What players liked

Players praise its unique, atmospheric puzzle gameplay and intriguing environmental storytelling.

The catch

Several achievements just make you idle for hours or replay a two hour game.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 1,214 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

94% positive from 1,903 reviews202183% finish itDeck Verified

Action RPG with unique character abilities and fast-paced combat. Explore a city, fight monsters, and uncover mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise its amazing story and fun action combat, comparing it favorably to other RPGs like Ys VIII and Tales of Arise.

The catchMost of the game is spent in one drab grey city with bland, samey dungeons.

Both are tagged Beautiful and Story Rich.

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DEEMO -Reborn-

87% positive from 3,325 reviews2020Deck Playable

Rhythm game with puzzle elements. Players solve mysteries and play piano to grow a tree and progress the story.

What players likedPlayers compare it to the mobile version, praising its satisfying puzzles and phenomenal soundtrack.

The catchAdded puzzles feel tedious and annoying

Both are tagged Beautiful, Puzzle and Adventure.

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Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

91% positive from 3,191 reviews201948% finish itDeck Verified

Artistic puzzle game. Combine glass pieces to solve riddles in a dreamlike Wonderland setting.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a relaxing, beautiful stained-glass puzzle game, a worthy sequel to the first, with satisfying challenge and gentle music.

The catchPuzzle images stay unreadable even when finished, so the art never helps place pieces.

Both are tagged Beautiful, Puzzle and Indie.

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Sayonara Wild Hearts

95% positive from 3,651 reviews201915% finish itDeck Verified

Arcade rhythm game with fast-paced action. Players race, fight, and explore a vibrant world to a pop soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers say it's like a music video or "Subway Surfer" with a great soundtrack and captivating, trippy visuals.

The catchThe prompts often miss the beat and it plays like a shallow auto-runner.

Both are tagged Beautiful.

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Syberia: The World Before

90% positive from 4,954 reviews202268% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and exploration. It offers a steampunk atmosphere with a focus on unraveling intertwined mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, touching story and art, reminiscent of classic adventure games.

The catchAuto-highlighted hotspots remove puzzle discovery

Both are tagged Mystery, Point & Click and Story Rich.

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The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive from 4,916 reviews2025Deck Playable

A narrative deduction game where you uncover family ties using 1990s internet research. Solve puzzles by connecting evidence to build a family tree.

What players likedPlayers praise this addictive detective game for its challenging, rewarding puzzles and comparisons to "Obra Dinn," "Hypnospace Outlaw," and "Her Story."

The catchInvestigation boils down to typing keywords and reading summaries, which turns tedious.

Both are tagged Mystery, Point & Click and Story Rich.

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