Underplayed Gems

The Pentest (2022)

The Pentest cover
Developer
Matthieu Sommervogel, Louis Sommervogel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, cerebral puzzle game where you methodically probe a space station's systems, feeling like a quiet intruder rather than an action hero.

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What players say

Players call it a free, short Portal-like puzzle game that introduces gravity mechanics. Many praise the thoughtful puzzles but note the movement is clunky, the visuals are grey and samey, and some design choices like timed sections and softlock bugs frustrate.

Screenshots

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