Underplayed Gems

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love (2019)

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love cover
Developer
Artifex Mundi
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 428 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, cartoonish point-and-click adventure brimming with parody and goofy Cold War-era espionage humor.

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What players say

Players are divided on this Cold War satire. Some applaud its humor and puzzle design, calling it a charming return to genre classics like Monkey Island. Others find the political commentary shallow or offensive and dislike how often jokes target the protagonist. The art and hint system are praised across both camps.

Screenshots

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