Underplayed Gems

Alt-Frequencies (2019)

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Developer
Accidental Queens, ARTE France
Publisher
PID Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 284 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You feel like a time-looping radio detective, tweaking broadcasts to nudge stories forward without ever leaving the control room.

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What players say

Players praise the radio-based time loop mechanic but note the game is short and ends abruptly. Many are upset the game was delisted from Steam. Some report bugs including a tutorial softlock.

Screenshots

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