Underplayed Gems

Portal Journey: Portarius (2018)

Portal Journey: Portarius cover
Developer
Dmitry Poznukhov
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A contemplative puzzle journey through a lush 2D world where opening portals creates a methodical rhythm of physics-based problem-solving.

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What players say

Players praise the Portal-inspired 2D puzzle gameplay but consistently note it is very short, completable in 1 to 2 hours. Some find the physics satisfying while others report them as buggy, especially on Linux, and a few dislike the alternating portal mechanic. Opinions on difficulty are split, with some calling levels challenging and others not.

Screenshots

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