Welcome to Primrose Lake (2020)

Developer: SQRT3
Publisher: Next Game
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quirky time-management game that feels like solving a cozy but unsettling mystery in a small town where everyone has secrets.

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What players say

Players praise the time management gameplay and intriguing mystery story, but many note the story ends on a cliffhanger with the sequel not available on Steam. The narrative is described as slow to develop and convoluted by some, while others highlight technical problems like freezing on Mac and buggy level completion.

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