Underplayed Gems

Meridian 157: Chapter 1 (2020)

Meridian 157: Chapter 1 cover
Developer
NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 361 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn investigative crawl through a cold and ominous setting, where every clue nudges the tension forward.

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What players say

Players praise the logical puzzles and atmosphere, noting the game is intuitive even on hard mode. Some criticize empty locations and lack of item highlighting, which leads to pixel hunting. The story ends on a cliffhanger, motivating players to continue the series.

Screenshots

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