3rd eye (2019)

Developer: 3rd eye project
Publisher: Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. / UNTIES
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 331 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, surreal exploration through a mental dreamscape where each use of the third eye reveals hidden truths but risks permanent damage.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and surreal atmosphere, but many say the English translation is so bad it makes the plot hard to follow. The game is short with simple puzzles, and the story ties loosely to Touhou characters. Opinions split on whether the narrative is deep or just confusing.

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