Underplayed Gems

SYNESTHESIA (2023)

SYNESTHESIA cover
Developer
Spire Games
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning narrative you steer through dialogue and choices, heavy on mystery and introspection.

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What players say

Players compare it to Steins,Gate and Root Double, praising its shorter length and fast pacing. The sci-fi mystery is well-regarded for its philosophical depth and sad true ending, though some find the protagonist bland and the voice acting flat.

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