Underplayed Gems

PENTALOOP -ペンタループ- (2025)

PENTALOOP  -ペンタループ- cover
Developer
イバラユーギ×ひろゆ~プロジェクト
Publisher
ひろゆ~
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A compact, story-driven multiplayer mystery where players investigate and vote through repeated loops, with the tension of hidden motives and irreversible conclusions.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the simple visuals and hassle-free GM-less murder mystery, but most criticize the weak story, unsatisfying endings, and shallow gameplay where the five-minute loops and room exploration offer no new information after the first round. Many say it does not justify being a digital game, comparing it unfavorably to free or cheaper alternatives.

Screenshots

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