Lucid Cycle (2021)

Developer: Tonguç Bodur
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 76 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A short, dreamlike stroll through colorful, surreal scenes where you nudge puzzles and find objects before waking to paint your progress.

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What players say

Players are split on Lucid Cycle: some praise its surreal dream atmosphere and find it a relaxing, artful experience, while others call it a low-effort collection of Unreal Marketplace assets with no coherent story. The game takes roughly one to two hours, and both fans and detractors mention the very easy achievements.

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