Primate Signal (2020)

Developer: bankbank
Publisher: Wainstop James
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 52 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dense, deliberately provocative visual novel that gleefully overcomplicates everything, mixing absurdist satire with earnest philosophical overreach.

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What players say

Players praise the unique art and music, calling the story mind bending, philosophical, and self-aware. One dissenting review notes there is no player interaction besides clicking, and they did not enjoy the experience.

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