Underplayed Gems

ENCODYA (2021)

ENCODYA cover
Developer
Chaosmonger Studio
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.7 of 5, 498 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, narrative-driven point-and-click adventure set in a dark, cartoony cyberpunk world, with a gentle, thoughtful feel and light puzzle-solving.

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What players say

Players are split on Encodya. Fans praise the story, atmosphere, and music, while critics find the puzzles frustrating, relying on pixel hunting and trial-and-error rather than logic. The game is around ten hours long and lets you control two characters.

Screenshots

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