City of Fools (2015)

Developer: Absolutist Ltd.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 101 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A lighthearted, quirky adventure game where you solve puzzles and chat with eccentric townsfolk to unravel a silly UFO mystery.

comedymysterycasualpoint-and-clickwhimsicalpuzzle-filledmildly absurdfamily-friendly

What players say

Players have mixed feelings about City of Fools, a quirky point-and-click with hidden object elements. Many enjoy the humor and odd charm, but others find it tedious with excessive backtracking and fetch quests. The ending is widely considered unsatisfying, and the game feels low-budget.

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