Underplayed Gems

Mysteries of Perception (2025)

Mysteries of Perception cover
Developer
50 Rats Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, noir-tinged investigation where switching between characters' viewpoints feels like piecing together a dark conspiracy through constrained, stylized clues.

investigativechoral narrativeperspective-switchingpuzzleatmosphericnoirsupernaturaltime manipulation

What players say

Players praise the unique world building and hand-drawn art, but call the game very short, around one to two hours, with only three cases. The detective work is mostly pixel hunting with no tutorials, and many find the ending unsatisfying. Several reviewers compare it unfavorably to The Golden Idol, saying it has less content for a higher price.

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