Aberration Analyst (2024)

Developer: Schmidt Workshops
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You feel like a weary detective poring over tabloids and police reports in a shadowy agency, methodically piecing together clues to uncover supernatural threats.

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What players say

Players describe it as a supernatural detective game where you analyze tabloids and reports to hunt monsters, but opinions split on the execution. Many love the concept and atmosphere, while others find the gameplay too reliant on guesswork and randomness, with a confusing start and limited feedback.

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