Underplayed Gems

Faraway: Puzzle Escape (2021)

Faraway: Puzzle Escape cover
Developer
Pine Studio
Publisher
Snapbreak
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
3.5 of 5, 135 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Exploring ancient desert temples, solving quiet logic puzzles at your own pace feels meditative and gently satisfying.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and find the puzzles relaxing, but many report game-breaking bugs, clues that don't match solutions, and an abrupt story ending. The difficulty is generally low and the game is short, around 3 hours. Several reviewers say it works better as a mobile game.

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