Underplayed Gems

Room of Pandora (2019)

Room of Pandora cover
Developer
SHEN JIAWEI, ZHANG FAN
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 52 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A minimalist, contemplative puzzle experience that blurs the line between the game world and reality, inviting philosophical reflection through cryptic discovery.

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What players say

Players are stuck on a QR code puzzle that no longer works, breaking progress. The puzzles feel arbitrary and require matching the developer's thinking. Controls are clumsy, especially dragging objects, and the character moves too slowly. A few appreciate the variety of references and cheap price, but many call it a self-indulgent half-baked release.

Screenshots

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