Underplayed Gems

Quod: Episode 1 (2024)

Quod: Episode 1 cover
Developer
IDTF
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 158 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You walk through a dark 1930s prison, solving puzzles and facing unseen threats while uncovering a disturbing story.

atmosphericstory richpuzzle solvingactiondarktenseexplorationfirst-person

What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and 1930s aesthetic, but consistently say it is very short and ends on a cliffhanger with no sign of episode 2. Many find the voice acting mismatched and wish for an option to turn it off. Puzzles are simple, though a few reviewers note a poorly placed auto-save near a frustrating ending puzzle.

Screenshots

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