Escapeworld Dilemma (2021)

Developer: Sonoma Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 102 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

This is a free, ambitious first-person puzzle exploration game made by a single developer, offering a deeply rewarding Myst-like experience that fans describe as one of the best in the genre despite noticeable rough edges.

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What players say

Players are split on this free Myst-like puzzle game. Many praise the challenging, satisfying puzzles and hidden details, calling it a great free experience. However, others report buggy mechanics, asset flip feel, and puzzles that require too much back-and-forth travel because clues are far apart.

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