Exiled (2024)

Developer: John Szymanski
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 248 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 55 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A compact, dark puzzle thriller where you methodically inspect objects and translate an unknown language while a lurking horror keeps the tension high.

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What players say

Players praise the voice acting and creepy atmosphere, but most finish in under an hour solving a single alphabet cipher. Many say it is overpriced for its length, and reviews note the puzzles lack difficulty.

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