Underplayed Gems

IFO (2022)

IFO cover
Developer
Lucas Le Slo, taletronic, Sergi Sabater
Publisher
Lucas Le Slo
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 109 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 51 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a cryptic, hands-on puzzle simulation where you decipher an alien spaceship's controls through trial and observation

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What players say

Players praise its unique, language-free puzzle design where figuring out alien mechanics through observation is the core appeal. But many also call it very short, around 30-60 minutes, and some find the later puzzles too obtuse or feel the content is thin for the price.

Screenshots

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