Underplayed Gems

Photon Engineer (2023)

Photon Engineer cover
Developer
Grégory Petit
Publisher
Deer Vision
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Feels like solving intricate laser logic puzzles in a quiet, mysterious sci-fi facility, requiring patience and ingenuity to progress.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzle design as clever and varied, with a difficulty that stays challenging without becoming frustrating. The hint system is a highlight. Some note the visuals are basic and the story is minimal. One reviewer found it too janky to enjoy, but most are enthusiastic, often comparing it to The Talos Principle.

Trailer

Screenshots

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