First Contact (2020)

- Developer
- Haguy Eis
- Publisher
- Eis Interactive
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You feel like a calm, focused researcher decoding cryptic signals in a quiet, retro-styled observatory, with tension building through careful analysis and story choices.
atmosphericthoughtfulpuzzle-heavyscientificminimalistretroinvestigativemethodical
What players say
Players enjoy decoding alien radio signals and learning real astronomy, though the tutorials are hand-holdy and the UI can feel clunky. The story is naive but charming, and the language puzzles are a highlight.
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