Mirror Layers (2021)

Developer: Revolab, Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 142 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore a sinister apartment with other players, solving puzzles and sharing clues through a social network, all while trying to survive a warped reality.

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What players say

Players love the asynchronous co-op where you use an in-game social media app to solve puzzles with strangers. The horror is atmospheric, relying less on jump scares and more on tension and mind-bending moments. The puzzles can be very tricky, and some players hit softlocks. Several reviewers wish for DLC.

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