Underplayed Gems

Time Handlers (2024)

Time Handlers cover
Developer
Patate Douce Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cooperative puzzle game that feels like a tense and atmospheric escape room adventure where you and a friend must communicate closely to solve twisted riddles while a mysterious narrator guides you through a darkly funny and emotional story.

cooperativechallengingatmosphericmysteriouspuzzlingtensedarkly funnyemotional

What players say

Players compare it favorably to the We Were Here series and say it is one of the best co-op puzzle games. Puzzles are hard but rewarding, though players are split on polish: some praise the fun narrator and cool puzzles while others report clunky controls, lag, and poor optimization. The final code is a common sticking point that remains unsolved for many.

Screenshots

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