Underplayed Gems

The Entropy Centre (2022)

The Entropy Centre cover
Developer
Stubby Games
Publisher
Playstack
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 4,388 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like a cerebral and witty trek through crumbling ruins, where you rewind time to solve environmental puzzles at your own pace.

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What players say

Players compare it heavily to Portal, with some saying it scratches the same itch and others calling it a lesser clone. Opinions split on the puzzle design: some find it repetitive or poorly pitched, while others enjoy the time-rewind mechanic. Many criticize the dialogue as cringey, and there are complaints about forced chase/stealth segments and a weak ending.

Screenshots

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