5 Minutes Until Self-Destruction (2025)

Developer: Part Time Monkey
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 83 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A brief, low-stakes race against a ticking clock in a simple casual setting.

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What players say

Players call this a short, tense escape room with clever puzzles and a tight timer. Some find the audio-based puzzle hard to hear, and a few experienced bugs that cause frustration. Many wish for more content or replayability.

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