Archimedes (2016)
- Developer
- Joshua Hughes
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie
- Rating
- 3.9 of 5, 214 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
a chilling, immersive puzzle-horror game that blurs the line between digital and real-world investigation
psychological horrorimmersivepuzzlingtensedisturbingmetacrypticpersonal
What players say
Players describe it as a short interactive story or ARG where you explore a simulated desktop to uncover a mystery. Many say it needs a guide for obtuse puzzles and note that the chat-based pacing can feel slow or arbitrary. Opinion is split on whether it is actually scary, with some finding it more detective work than horror.
Screenshots
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