Old Man's Journey (2017)

Developer: Broken Rules
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 4,227 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, contemplative journey through a hand-drawn world, where you shape the landscape to solve light puzzles and uncover a heartfelt story of memory and hope.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful hand-drawn art and emotional story about an old man revisiting his memories, calling it a touching and relaxing experience. The core mechanic of reshaping the landscape to guide the character is considered innovative. However, many note the game is very short at around 2 hours and has low puzzle difficulty, recommending it only on sale.

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