The Library of Babel (2023)
- Developer
- Tanuki Game Studio
- Publisher
- Neon Doctrine
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 3.7 of 5, 86 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.4 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
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.
How it feels
A slow, atmospheric puzzle platformer where you navigate a dark, surreal world as a detective in a post-apocalyptic setting.
atmosphericdarknoirsurrealpuzzle platformerstealthdetectivepost-apocalyptic
What players say
Players praise the visuals, art direction, and atmosphere, but the stealth and platforming mechanics are widely criticized as boring or frustrating. The lack of a map and ambiguous objectives lead to frequent aimless wandering and backtracking, while limited save points make repeated sections painful. A sewer chase sequence is a particular pain point.
Screenshots
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