Legal Dungeon (2019)

Developer: Somi
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 589 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, text-heavy simulation where you pore over police reports and issue verdicts, feeling like a diligent clerk navigating bureaucratic logic.

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What players say

Players are split on Legal Dungeon. Many praise its story and commentary on a corrupt legal system, but the English translation is widely criticized as confusing. The gameplay is polarizing: some find it clever, others call it tedious and frustrating, with no guidance when stuck and difficulty spikes that feel like guessing the developer's intent rather than reasoning.

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