Illusion Box (2025)

Developer: Bad Image
Publisher: Gamirror Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 288 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic and eerie puzzle adventure through a retro virtual reality world, blending curiosity with unease.

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What players say

Players value the clever puzzle design and unique pixel art, but many find the story vague and hard to follow. The game is short, around two to three hours, and opinions split on the action sequences: some call them a fun challenge, others find them frustrating, especially with one-hit deaths and no manual saving.

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