Underplayed Gems

Orten Was The Case (2023)

Orten Was The Case cover
Developer
Woodhill Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 157 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You explore a vivid suburban neighborhood stuck in a time loop, uncovering a dark conspiracy through nonlinear detective work and dark humor.

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What players say

Players describe it as a time-loop puzzle game where progress comes from learning, not upgrades. It is guided but allows some freedom, and reviews compare it to Outer Wilds and The Sexy Brutale. A few players call it emotional and beautiful.

Screenshots

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