Obsidian (2023)

Developer: Rocket Science Games, Jordan Freeman Group, SegaSoft
Publisher: Call Your Vegetables, ZOOM Platform Media
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore a dreamlike, slightly confusing world where rules are bent and reality feels unstable.

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What players say

Players call it a surreal Myst clone that leans into its weirdness with dreamlike, 90s CGI visuals and live-action FMV moments. The puzzles are difficult but fair, though some can stump you without a walkthrough. Longtime fans say it still runs on Windows 10 with no tinkering needed, and many cite it as a cherished childhood memory that feels like a time capsule of the late 90s.

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