Mesmer (2020)

Developer: Rain Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense tactical survival game where you carefully navigate a police state, balancing influence and stealth to lead a revolution.

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What players say

Players praise the unique concept, music, and atmosphere, but many find the lack of tutorials and explanations frustrating. The game is built around time-sensitive fetch quests and a revolution sim, with mixed feelings on the janky controls and unclear mechanics. Some players split on whether the hostile design is intentional or a flaw, and bugs persist.

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