Phoenix Springs (2024)

Developer: Calligram Studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 266 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning, stylized detective investigation through a hand-drawn noir world where you connect clues rather than collect items.

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What players say

Players praise the unique, word-based interaction system and the stunning monochrome art, calling it a surreal, Lynchian experience. However, they warn of frustrating puzzles that require leaps of logic and a second half with excessive backtracking. Some find the short length and high price a bad value.

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