A Murmur in the Trees (2021)

- Developer
- Ben Wesorick
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 3.8 of 5, 43 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A short, atmospheric exploration game with simple puzzles and darkly humorous dialogue, where you unravel a prohibition-era mystery through light investigation and meaningful choices.
mysteriousatmosphericstylizeddarkly funnylinearstory richrelaxed pacingconsequential choices
What players say
Players are split on whether this is a mystery or a walking sim, with several calling it a short atmospheric story about an hour long. Many complain about clunky movement and controls, particularly during an end sequence, while others enjoy the humor and secrets.
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