Underplayed Gems

Waterfall Prisoner (2023)

Waterfall Prisoner cover
Developer
APA estudi
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A compact, puzzle-centered adventure where you solve riddles and interact with strange contraptions in a damp, atmospheric tower, guided by hints left by a previous prisoner.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzle variety and fair logic, but split on difficulty: some solve everything without help, others hit several stumpers. The medieval atmosphere and note-based clue system are called out as highlights. A few note a glitch at the punch card machine, and some achievements are missable with no chapter select.

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