illum (2023)

- Developer
- Elsa Liu, Tianyue Gu
- Publisher
- USC Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 112 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 11 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A gentle, visually poetic journey through a sleeping world, guided by a light companion and a quiet sense of wonder.
atmosphericpeacefulemotionalexplorativeheartwarmingslow-pacedmystical
What players say
Players call it an adorable but extremely short experience, often likened to a student project or tech demo that ends just as it gets interesting. The floaty movement and peaceful atmosphere are praised, though the camera and controls are rough. A few report performance issues and a bug with windowed mode.
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