Sinking Inn (2021)

Developer: Open Alpha
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, contemplative exploration through a gloomy motel as you piece together a cryptic childhood memory through puzzles and eerie encounters.

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What players say

Players describe a very short point-and-click adventure, under 30 minutes, built around switching between realities to solve simple fetch quests. Many assume it is a student project and call the game unpolished but promising, with a spooky atmosphere that never really pays off. Reviews split on whether it is worth the time, but all agree it is free and brief.

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