Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill (2020)

Developer: Hidden Ocean Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, quirky point-and-click mystery set in an atmospheric Irish town where you solve puzzles and talk to locals to uncover the truth.

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What players say

Players compare this to classic Nancy Drew games, praising the mystery and Irish folklore while noting the rough graphics and short length. A few point out the lack of a save feature means finishing in one session, and controls can be finicky when navigating screens.

Screenshots

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