Subsurface Circular (2017)

- 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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