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The Witness

85% positive of 17,318 Steam reviews

To 100%: 35 h
Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam, GOG, Epic, Xbox / PC Game Pass, PlayStation

Made by Thekla, Inc..

About the game

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Tagged by players

Puzzle
Open World
Exploration
Difficult
First-Person
Walking Simulator
Philosophical
Colorful
Nonlinear
Atmospheric
Mystery
Surreal

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Very Positive

What players say

Recommended
9.5/10 This game is truly unique. On the surface, the very simple base puzzle mechanics might not seem that interesting, but it is absolutely astonishing how the devs have transformed it into an incredibly diverse and stimulating experience. It is honestly difficult to put into words what a profound effect this game had on me that I still keep thinking about it that I write a review after many years of finishing it.…
66 h played when written. 6 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
I'm glad I can finally uninstall this game. The only reason I didn't refund it is because I took too long to play it, and by that point, I felt like I had to finish it simply because I had already paid for it. The Witness has some genuinely interesting mechanics, but the way they're presented to the average player can make the game feel frustrating and boring. From playing it, I believe you're supposed to approach…
26 h played when written. 10 found it helpful.
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