Underplayed Gems

The Secret Order 7: Shadow Breach (2019)

The Secret Order 7: Shadow Breach cover
Developer
Sunward Games
Publisher
Artifex Mundi
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
4.4 of 5, 196 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, point-and-click adventure through a clandestine world of hidden objects and gentle puzzles, driven by a calm, story-rich mystery that unfolds at a measured pace.

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What players say

Players say this entry is short and easy, around 2-4 hours, and long-time fans note it drops the time-travel and creature-companion mechanics from earlier games. Many call it a typical Artifex Mundi hidden-object game and some complain it feels like a mobile cash grab.

Screenshots

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