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Subsurface Circular

2017
CasualIndieAdventurePuzzle
⏱ ~2h average playtime
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Subsurface Circular was released in 2017. It is a Casual, Indie, Adventure, Puzzle game. Players report about 2 hours of playtime on average.

About Subsurface Circular

When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.

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A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future. This self-contained short story takes around two hours to complete and is split into several chapters. You can play the game in one sitting or, if you prefer, unfold the story in smaller pieces that can fit into a busier schedule. Subsurface Circular is inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, and developed by the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. Key Features A polished, one-sitting game.

A graphical twist on the classic text-based adventure.

Uses 'Focus Points', a unique vocabulary-based inventory system.

Original soundtrack by Dan Le Sac.

Comprehensive art gallery featuring the detailed work that went into this world.

Unlockable ‘BithellBot’, our interactive take on a developer’s commentary.

FAQs

If this game is ‘short’, what’s to stop me getting a refund when I’m done? You’re browsing Steam, which means you understand the work that goes into games, and are in principle up for paying for ones that entertain you. We hope that after a bit of time with Subsurface Circular, you’ll feel good about the price you paid.

Where to buy Subsurface Circular

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Tags

story-richsci-firobotstext-based

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Frequently asked questions about Subsurface Circular

How long does it take to beat Subsurface Circular?

Players report about 2 hours of playtime on average for Subsurface Circular. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.

What genre is Subsurface Circular?

Subsurface Circular is a Casual, Indie, Adventure, Puzzle game, released in 2017.

Is Subsurface Circular worth playing?

Subsurface Circular is a casual game from 2017. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Tangle Tower, Quarantine Circular, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

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