Escape from Irene (2025)

Developer: Greerenz
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A claustrophobic, slow-burn mystery where you piece together fragmented memories while solving puzzles under a growing sense of unease.

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What players say

Players praise the art, story and atmosphere, but many report getting stuck from softlock bugs and poor localization. The puzzles can be cryptic and unskippable dialogue forces replaying sections on death. Several players note the game improved with updates through early access.

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