THE TEAR (2019)

- Developer
- Game Gestalt
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 3.1 of 5, 16 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 19 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, reflective VR journey through a circular dream world where you solve puzzles by observing and interacting with a magical, fairy-tale environment.
immersivedreamlikepuzzlingatmosphericintrospectiveinteractivewhimsicalmeditative
What players say
Players describe this as a short, surreal VR experience more akin to an art installation than a puzzle game. They note it has very few interactions, two very similar paths, and can be completed in under ten minutes. Some find it beautiful and unsettling, while others are confused by its lack of clear gameplay.
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