The Initiate (2017)

Developer: Deceptive Games Ltd.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 205 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You explore a sinister house, solving puzzles and unraveling a story through tense, first-person exploration.

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What players say

Players describe this as a challenging escape room game that demands careful note-taking. Many appreciate the puzzles but warn about glitchy interactions and pixel-hunting. Opinions split on difficulty: some find it satisfying, others too obscure.

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