GAME.exe (2021)

Developer: Punx Studios
Publisher: Punx Studios, Pergunta Fixar
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 467 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You navigate a retro desktop interface, uncovering files and a creepy unfinished game from a deceased developer while feeling watched.

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What players say

Players say the game is very short, around 20 to 30 minutes, and feels more like a demo than a full release. The Windows 98 interface is well done, but reviewers are split on whether the puzzles and story deliver enough depth, with many finding the gameplay bare bones and the horror mild.

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