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

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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