Underplayed Gems

A Strange Hotel (2021)

A Strange Hotel cover
Developer
EmInSpace
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
4.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A contemplative, slightly retro puzzle adventure where you methodically solve physics-based challenges at your own relaxed pace.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and music, but the main feedback is that the game is short at 1–2 hours and feels too close to its free game jam original to justify the asking price. Puzzles are straightforward and the story is minimal.

Screenshots

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