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Girl Genius: Adventures In Castle Heterodyne (2023)

Girl Genius: Adventures In Castle Heterodyne cover
Developer
Rain Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 109 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A top-down action adventure through a mad scientist castle, blending combat and exploration with comedic, steampunk storytelling.

action-adventuresteampunkstory richcomedyfemale protagonistexplorationcombatdramatic

What players say

Players agree this is a faithful adaptation of the Girl Genius comic with exploration and puzzles in a 3D castle, but the combat is repetitive and the platforming feels clunky. Fans praise the unlockable comics and lore, while newcomers note the game can be completed in a few hours with uneven difficulty between puzzles and bosses.

Trailer

Screenshots

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