Dark Arcana: The Carnival (2014)

Developer

Artifex Mundi

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, Casual

Rating

4.5 of 5, 761 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 4.6 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

You explore beautifully crafted, dual worlds by solving hidden-object puzzles and minigames with the help of a cute monkey companion.

atmosphericmysteriousstory richpuzzle solvingfamily friendlyhidden objectpoint & clickcasual

What players say

Players praise the creepy carnival atmosphere and enjoy the story, but many find it short at around 2-4 hours and feel it is not among Artifex Mundi's best work. Some note recycled puzzles from other games in the series and recommend waiting for a sale.

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