Underplayed Gems

The Chronos Principle (2022)

The Chronos Principle cover
Developer
Logisk Studio Inc.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, contemplative puzzle game where you manipulate time to cooperate with past versions of yourself through hand-crafted, minimalist stages.

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What players say

Players praise the clever time-manipulation puzzles and tight design, though some note reused solutions and a missing fast-forward button. The game takes about 1.5 to 3 hours, with a steep difficulty ramp in the final levels.

Screenshots

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