The Island of Doctor Morose (2026)

Developer

Square Butterfly Interactive

Publisher

Caden Rogers

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Genres

Adventure

Rating

4.8 of 5, 94 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 6.4 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow, atmospheric journey through a mysterious island driven by scientific ambition and fractured friendship.

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What players say

Players praise the game's unique blend of Lovecraftian cosmic horror with a Dr. Seuss visual style, and say the constant rhyming text adds charm rather than getting old. The puzzles are described as genuinely challenging, sometimes frustratingly so, and the short runtime with frequent save points helps. Some also mention slight jank and a few bugs, but most recommend it.

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