Underplayed Gems

The Looker (2022)

The Looker cover
Developer
Subcreation Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 15,852 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A knowing, puzzle-led walk through quirky island scenes that keeps its tone modestly playful and never outstays its welcome.

puzzle-focusedwittyself-awaremoderate difficultybriefquirkycontemplativelighthearted

What players say

Players love this as a parody of The Witness, calling it funny and clever. It is short, around 1–3 hours, and free. The ending splits opinion: some adore it, others find it out of place. A few mention a janky shooting section.

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Screenshots

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