Underplayed Gems

Pillar (2015)

Pillar cover
Developer
Michael Hicks, Gonçalo Antunes
Publisher
MichaelArts
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, introspective collection of minigames set in a snowy town, where each character's quest feels like a gentle, thoughtful puzzle.

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What players say

Players are split on Pillar. Some praise its charming art, atmospheric music, and psychological themes, while others find the story confusing and the gameplay buggy or laggy. A few reviewers mention the puzzles are fairly challenging and the game has good secrets, but complaints about unclear mechanics and performance issues are common.

Screenshots

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