Underplayed Gems

Awareness Rooms (2016)

Awareness Rooms cover
Developer
GAME NA KIBUN
Publisher
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 569 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Exploring surreal, pixel-art rooms while gradually gaining the ability to recognize objects and solve puzzles, creating a quiet, meditative sense of discovery.

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What players say

Players praise its unique concept but warn that some puzzles feel illogical and are hard to solve even with guides. The game is short and lacks a proper save system, though checkpoints suffice. One Chinese reviewer finds it less enjoyable than similar free titles.

Screenshots

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More games like this

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