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Phrixothrix (2023)

Phrixothrix cover
Developer
hirogame
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You explore a silent, dimly lit bunker and control a worm to uncover secrets through discovery rather than dialogue.

atmosphericexplorationpuzzle-solvinglonelymysteriousquietfirst-persondeliberate

What players say

Players describe a dark, claustrophobic puzzle game where you control a mechanical worm through underground tunnels. Reviews praise its bleak atmosphere but say it is intentionally confusing with no map or handholding. Opinions split on whether the obscurity feels rewarding or just frustrating.

Screenshots

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