iREC (2017)

Developer: Labory
Publisher: SA Industry
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 2.4 of 5, 398 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 51 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A tense first-person investigation where you search for evidence in a creepy warehouse, balancing puzzle-solving with creeping dread.

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What players say

Players consistently find iREC confusing and frustrating, with unintuitive puzzles, technical glitches like screen tearing, and a short length that does not justify the price. Some also criticized the game for relying on shock content rather than genuine horror.

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