Underplayed Gems

Chronescher (2022)

Chronescher cover
Developer
PurpleSloth
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Traveling through tricky isometric puzzles with time-rewind abilities in a surreal, cartoon world feels contemplative yet progressively demanding.

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What players say

Players compare it to Monument Valley but find it harder and more trial-and-error driven. The core frustration is that switches move level parts without clear visual feedback, forcing memorization or guesswork. Split opinions: some enjoy the challenge and relaxed art, others find the lack of logical clues tedious.

Screenshots

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