Underplayed Gems

Alien Function (2021)

Alien Function cover
Developer
Stand Off Software
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A suspenseful point-and-click mystery with dark humor, driven by investigation and surreal shipboard puzzles.

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What players say

Players say its visuals are genuinely ugly, but the puzzles and hacking minigame are interesting. The game is very linear and the dry humor lands for some. Players split on the lack of hints: some call it click-everything frustration, others a good challenge. The ending has a pacing problem with slow walking.

Trailer

Screenshots

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