Fractal Block World (2021)

Developer: Dan Hathaway
Publisher: Fractal Block Team LLC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 1,481 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced, surreal exploration game where you freely fly and resize to discover procedurally linked landscapes at your own pace.

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What players say

Players say Fractal Block World is an addictive, trippy exploration game where shrinking and growing reveals an infinitely deep fractal world. The visuals are rough and there is no music, but the sense of discovery and mystery keeps players engaged for hours, even as they note the grind and lack of hand-holding.

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