Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden (2015)

Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden cover

Developer: Novaq Games
Publisher: Ultimate Games S.A.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 150 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, storybook-like hidden-object puzzle adventure where you hop between cozy realities to solve mysteries and save a loved one.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the art and relaxed pace, but many report game-breaking crashes that were never patched, making it impossible to finish. Reviews also note dark hidden-object scenes, pixel hunting, and a few illogical puzzles.

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