Conscience (2024)

Developer: Bowker Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 172 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically search a dim apartment, inspecting objects and piecing together evidence to solve a suspicious death.

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What players say

Players say this free detective game is a very short experience at 15-30 minutes. The mystery is predictable and the conclusion obvious from the start. Many note finicky click detection for clues, with hitboxes that don't align to text on screen. It feels like a prototype for a larger game, with simple graphics and a small space to explore.

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