Underplayed Gems

The Rise of the Golden Idol (2024)

The Rise of the Golden Idol cover
Developer
Color Gray Games
Publisher
Playstack
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 4,041 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You piece together cryptic clues and witness strange, interconnected events in a deliberate, puzzle-solving detective game that feels like unraveling a dense, atmospheric mystery.

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What players say

Players say the game is a worthy sequel that expands the detective formula, though some find the puzzles rely too much on guesswork and trial-and-error adjective swapping. The story and final payoff are highly praised, with the DLCs getting mixed reviews for difficulty.

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