Exographer (2024)

Developer: SciFunGames
Publisher: Abylight Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 139 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a contemplative puzzle-platformer where you methodically explore alien ruins and unlock new abilities to reach secluded areas.

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What players say

Players describe Exographer as a puzzle-focused metroidvania with no combat, where exploration is guided and linear rather than open. The physics theme is central but some find the science hard to follow. Reviews mention occasional bugs but praise the art and music.

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