Factotum 90 (2016)

Developer: TACS Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You calmly direct two clunky robots through silent wreckage, guided only by a cryptic terminal voice, solving puzzles to restore order.

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What players say

Players control two robots on a split screen to solve logic puzzles, comparing it favorably to Portal and older Amiga games. The puzzles are considered approachable and gradually increase in complexity, with some finding the game slightly easy while others appreciate the lack of frustration. A point of disagreement is the music, which some praise as soothing and others call terrible.

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