Professor Why™: The Quantum Eye (2015)

Developer: Professor Why
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 43 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

a slow, thoughtful simulation of scientific discovery on a distant exoplanet, with a detached, research-oriented tone

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What players say

Players describe it as an abandoned early access project with clunky controls, a bad camera, and glitchy physics that often require restarting experiments. The educational premise and potential are praised, but the execution is widely considered unfinished.

Screenshots

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