Quanect (2018)

Developer: Sergey Chernenko
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 53 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You move between two subtly different realities, solving spatial puzzles via a mirror device that echoes your movements.

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What players say

Players call Quanect a cheap, unfinished Portal-like with an interesting reality-switching mechanic but very little content, only 10 short levels. Many report persistent crashes and frustrating platforming controls that cannot be rebound. Some enjoy the brief puzzles, but development appears stalled after years of only minor updates.

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