Underplayed Gems

Subsurface Circular (2017)

Subsurface Circular cover
Developer
Bithell Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 1,935 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, cerebral detective journey on a subway car, where every conversation piece is a clue and the world unfolds through word puzzles.

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What players say

Players call it a short, story-driven mystery that takes about two to three hours and works well in one sitting. The robot characters and dialogue are praised, but many note the choices feel meaningless and the ending is abrupt or unsatisfying.

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Screenshots

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