Underplayed Gems

The Cabinets of Doctor Arcana (2018)

The Cabinets of Doctor Arcana cover
Developer
Monolith Graphics, The Hideout
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 60 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You navigate richly illustrated gothic rooms, solving mystical puzzles under a tense, stormy atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe this as an escape-the-mansion puzzle game with a dark, atmospheric aesthetic and a soundtrack by Nox Arcana. The puzzles are challenging and fair, though some types like the scarab ball puzzle are repeated too much, and a few are slow to execute. The game is linear and lacks hidden object puzzles.

Screenshots

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