The Zodiac Trial (2021)

Developer

Themisian

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Indie

Rating

4.8 of 5, 151 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 19 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A darkly comedic visual novel where you navigate betrayal and trust in a high-stakes trial, driven by branching choices and puzzles.

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What players say

Players praise the characters and pacing, noting the death game is grounded with no supernatural powers. The puzzles are word-based rather than escape rooms, and the true ending splits opinion. Some mention spelling errors and low production value, but most find it a solid indie entry comparable to Zero Escape.

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