Outside the Window (2022)

Developer: Liujiajun
Publisher: Liujiajun, Gamera Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 52 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A simple pixel-art city builder where you can either relax in Zen mode or face a punishing challenge in Hell mode.

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What players say

Players describe it as a relaxing puzzle game where you stack buildings, but with a steep learning curve and almost no in-game instructions. Two modes are available: a chill Zen mode and a competitive Hell mode. Some players note that later levels have color visibility problems, and changing the language requires clicking 'Hello' in the credits.

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