Panic Mode (2021)

Developer: MobiusCode
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 58 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A colorful, low-stress management puzzle where you guide docile alien coworkers to safety using comically unsafe tools.

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What players say

Players enjoy the puzzle challenge of installing safety equipment to guide panicking workers out of a burning building, but they consistently call the game too short and overpriced for its current content. Many note it feels like a mobile game with repetitive levels, yet praise its charming presentation and potential.

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