The Awakening Program (2022)

- Developer
- Serio Studio
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Early Access
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.4 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Navigating a surreal simulation where solving dual-realm puzzles gradually reveals a fractured identity, creating a meditative yet mildly eerie sense of discovery.
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What players say
Players compare the puzzle design to Portal and The Talos Principle, saying it has its own personality. The 60 levels are playable despite early access, with difficulty that ramps up and demands logic skills. Players note the Lumen lighting and Unreal Engine 5 graphics as a highlight for a solo developer project.
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