Pieces of the Past (2025)

Developer: 9HP Studios
Publisher: Catoptric Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 103 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

restoring family keepsakes feels like a gentle, heartwarming puzzle adventure filled with sentimental discovery

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What players say

Players call it a cute and relaxing game, but many find it too short at about 1.5 hours and too simple for the price, with finicky controls and a story that barely registers.

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