Templum de Malum (2019)

Developer: Nuts and Volts Electronics
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A classic-style point-and-click adventure where you explore a mysterious ziggurat with a polite sense of danger and lighthearted character banter.

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What players say

Players praise this as a faithful throwback to 90s point-and-click adventures like Shadowgate, with hand-drawn art and a memorable soundtrack. The torch system adds pressure and demands backup saves, while companion Brimley's journal offers hints that some find too obvious. A few reviewers note technical issues, and the story is described as light but functional. Playtime ranges from 2 to 7 hours.

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