Morphopolis (2014)

Developer: Dan Walters, Ceri Williams
Publisher: Dan Walters
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 4,845 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, dreamlike puzzle adventure through a hand-drawn insect world that feels both mesmerizing and gently challenging.

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What players say

Players praise the distinctive hand-painted art style but are frustrated by clunky movement, a total lack of saving, and no actual ending. The game is very short at around two hours, and some report crashes or a command prompt opening in the background.

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