Underplayed Gems

DREAMO - Puzzle Adventure (2020)

DREAMO - Puzzle Adventure cover
Developer
Hypnotic Ants
Publisher
Carbon Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
3.9 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, atmospheric puzzle game that feels like wandering through a surreal dream while carefully manipulating intricate cubes to uncover a philosophy-laden story.

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What players say

Players compare it to The Witness for its surreal environments and puzzle design, but the gear-on-cube puzzles are the only mechanic. Many praise the early puzzles but warn the final one is a massive difficulty spike. A major point of frustration: the ending has been broken for years, cutting to credits without achievements or story payoff, and the developer hasn't fixed it.

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