Underplayed Gems

Glitch Maze.exe (2024)

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Developer
Roman Paramonov
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.8 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A casual maze game where each death lights up the darkness, turning failures into tools for survival against subtle horrors.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, free Pac-Man variant where limited vision is the main twist. The game takes about 30-45 minutes to beat and is considered easy because players have many lives. Some dislike the VHS and warped visual effects, finding them harsh on the eyes, while others praise the music and clean presentation.

Screenshots

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