Time Bandit – Part 1: Appendages of the Machine (2023)
- Developer
- Joel Jordon
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 70 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A deliberate, slow-burn puzzle game where you multitask and wait for real time to pass, creating a contemplative and slightly eerie atmosphere.
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What players say
Players describe a real-time block-pushing puzzle game where every action takes 30 minutes, forcing them to plan moves across days. They praise its anti-capitalist themes and clever writing, but split on whether the extreme pacing is a brilliant meditation or an unplayable commitment.
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