49 Keys (2024)

Developer: Michele Buonanno, Veronica Wu, Fabio Porfidia
Publisher: 2P Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 111 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, unsettling journey through a medieval mystery, where every page and puzzle deepens the dread.

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What players say

Players say 49 Keys is a short interactive book where reading dominates and puzzles are light, taking about 2 to 7 hours. The occult atmosphere and writing are praised, but many note the lack of a manual save feature and that unlocking all four endings forces full replays.

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