Myrmica (2024)

Developer: Paranoia Studios
Publisher: Paranoia Studios, U-tad
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG, Free To Play
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore a time-locked oil station as a cog in a system, where the environment and characters react to your actions.

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What players say

Players praise the narrative and atmosphere but note it is short with occasional bugs. The time-loop mechanics let you manipulate individual character schedules. Many compare it to Majora's Mask, Obra Dinn, or Control.

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