Underplayed Gems

Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink (2014)

Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink cover
Developer
Artifex Mundi
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
4.6 of 5, 1,151 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A leisurely paced hidden-object adventure through a steampunk world, driven by a mystery and light action elements.

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What players say

Players are split on the story, which some find engaging and others find clunky or nonsensical, but most agree the game is short and easy. The hidden object scenes and steampunk visuals are praised, while a few puzzles are criticized for having little direction.

Screenshots

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