Underplayed Gems

Pertinence (2016)

Pertinence cover
Developer
Not Magic
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, self-guided puzzle adventure that asks you to uncover its secrets through careful exploration and modest but persistent challenge.

minimalistpuzzlingexploratorychallengingatmosphericabsorptivenon-linearself-directed

What players say

Players are split on Pertinence. Many praise its challenging, evolving puzzles and addictive nature, but others report frequent crashes and corrupted saves. Timing-heavy sections and the last boss frustrate some, while fans compare it to Antichamber in 2D.

Screenshots

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