Doctor Arcana and The Secret of Shadowspire (2024)

Developer

Monolith Graphics, The Hideout

Publisher

Monolith Graphics

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

Rating

5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 11 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow, cerebral point-and-click adventure where you explore a dark castle's crypts and halls, solving puzzles while feeling the weight of gothic mystery.

atmosphericmysteriouspuzzlinggothicold schooldark fantasydeliberatecinematic

What players say

Players praise the gothic atmosphere and puzzle design, which ranges from straightforward to diabolically hard. The sequel is more linear than its predecessor with less backtracking, though some wished it lasted longer.

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