Whitehaven (2021)

Developer: Somnambulist Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, story-driven walk through an abandoned orphanage, slowly uncovering dark secrets.

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What players say

Players consistently say Whitehaven is a very short experience, clocking in around 40 minutes to an hour, and recommend buying only on deep sale. Opinions split on its puzzles: many enjoy them until a frustrating moon puzzle and looping corridor sections, which some see as a poor PT homage. The voice acting and story get praise, but the ending leaves some confused about the protagonist.

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