Eye of the Temple (2021)

Developer: Rune Skovbo Johansen
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 424 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You move through a vast temple, carefully stepping between moving blocks and dodging traps with your body, solving puzzles with only a torch and whip in hand, feeling physically challenged and immersed in the mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the ingenious roomscale design that makes you physically walk across a 3x3 grid, using only a torch and whip. Many call it one of the most innovative VR games, though it demands a large open play area and some report motion sickness. Players are split on the lack of thumbstick movement, as those without enough space find it unplayable.

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