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Exographer

94% positive of 126 Steam reviews

Released: 2024
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, Epic, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation

Made by SciFunGames. Published by Abylight Studios.

About the game

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Tagged by players

Science
Puzzle Platformer
2D Platformer
Platformer
Puzzle
Investigation
Exploration
Sci-fi
Metroidvania
Pixel Graphics
Physics
Side Scroller

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What players say

Recommended
I loved this game. it definitely deserves more attention. A bit on the short side, but it's just about the length it needs to be. It's sort of an MV-lite: The levels are more straightforward than a typical MV as far as their layout, but they look good and traversing them is pretty fun; Backtracking with new abilities is pretty much just to find secrets. There's also no combat, just puzzles and exploration (which is…
12 h played when written. 5 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Exographer is a science-fiction puzzle platformer developed by SciFunGames and published by Abylight Studios. While many games borrow scientific terminology simply to create a futuristic atmosphere, Exographer builds its entire identity around genuine scientific curiosity. Combining exploration, environmental puzzles, and Metroidvania-inspired progression, the game invites players to investigate a mysterious alien…
11 h played when written. 6 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
I really like the aesthetics but even though I love puzzle games, am software dev, and love physics - this just isn't my thing. The puzzles essentially involve placing placards on various diagrams and making sure the behavior/logic of everything lines up. If that sounds fun to you go for it - but on the puzzle game side of things it's just a little boring. Sorry devs.
45 min played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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