The Origin Theory - Episode One (2024)

- Developer
- Juhana Karhu
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Free To Play
- Rating
- 3.9 of 5, 9 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A lighthearted survival horror adventure where you unravel a mystery on a volcanic island without grinding through hordes of enemies.
lightheartedstory drivenatmosphericmysteriouslinearexploration focusedcomedyfirst person
What players say
Players describe it as a story-driven survival horror with light puzzle solving and a cliffhanger. Many note poor optimization, with freezes and crashes on Steamdeck. Some are put off by AI-generated voices. There is no Chinese localization or Steam achievements.
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