Puppeteer : Control (2023)

Developer: Towndarktales
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 46 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A methodical, narrative-focused exploration game with a dark, mysterious tone as you uncover secrets and collect dream fragments.

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What players say

Players call it a very short hidden-object game where you solve timed puzzles to unlock adult scenes, but many report a black-screen bug and say the story ends abruptly. Longtime fans of the developer are disappointed, though some find it worthwhile at a deep discount.

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