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The Witness

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Puzzle
  • Exploration
  • First person

A deserted island full of panels with line puzzles. Nobody explains the rules: you learn them by observing, and gradually discover the whole island is a puzzle. Hundreds of challenges and unforgettable moments of revelation.

Why play it now

When your mind is sharp and you want to think deeply, with no rush or pressure.

Who it's for

For lovers of logic puzzles and the satisfaction of understanding something by yourself.

When not to pick it

If you're tired: some puzzles require a lot of concentration and patience.

What it offers

  • Thinking: 100 out of 100
  • Exploring: 80 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 55 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Partial controller support
Disk space
5 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
84% positive (21,436)
Metacritic
87/100
Developer
Thekla, Inc.
Release date
26 JAN 2016
Steam genres
Adventure, Indie

Based on what the game states on Steam.