The Order of the Snake Scale (2024)

Developer: FM Simple Games Studio, Sons of Welder, Acid Arrow Studio
Publisher: FM Simple Games Studio, Sons of Welder
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A clunky, retro-style horror game with tank controls and surreal dystopian exploration.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, puzzle-heavy detective game with a strong 90s feel, mixing tank controls with a unique first-person aiming view. The story and atmosphere are praised, but many note the heavy backtracking and obscure puzzles can be frustrating. Combat is serviceable but overshadowed by the puzzle focus.

Screenshots

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