Underplayed Gems

Magnus Positive Phototaxis (2022)

Magnus Positive Phototaxis cover
Developer
Sons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A disorienting, introspective journey through a surreal and hand-drawn world, blending psychological horror with philosophical puzzles.

surrealatmosphericphilosophicalpsychologicalemotionalmysteriousnarrative-drivenhand-drawn

What players say

Players praise the unique art style and strange atmosphere, but many find the puzzles frustrating due to pixel hunting and obtuse solutions. It is a very short game, around one hour, and opinions are split on whether the quirky story is compelling or just confusing.

Screenshots

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