Underplayed Gems

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse (2024)

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse cover
Developer
Skunkape Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 435 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like stepping into a lively cartoon where absurd humor and clever puzzles drive a zany detective adventure.

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What players say

Players widely consider this the best Sam & Max game, praising the more ambitious structure and novel psychic toys, though some find the opening episode less funny than prior seasons. A few report save file issues losing progress.

Screenshots

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