The Pillar: Puzzle Escape (2021)

Developer: Paper Bunker, Eastasiasoft
Publisher: Eastasiasoft
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A serene and thoughtful puzzle adventure where you explore shifting dreamlike islands to solve environmental riddles and uncover secrets.

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About

Cleverly mixing mystery and puzzle solving, The Pillar: Puzzle Escape ventures deep into an unknown world filled with riddling contraptions and scenic vistas. Explore islands that each offer unique environments and secrets to discover. Remain aware of your surroundings as they change and evolve like a lucid dream. With every challenge you overcome, you grow closer to escaping the mythical maze and waking up from the elaborate cage that's trapped you inside!

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