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Myrmica

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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About Myrmica

Myrmica is a single player role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Paranoia Studios and was released on November 12, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The year is 2058. In a dystopic future where the USA leads as the de facto only world power, play as Liv: An agent of the S.I.N (Supernatural Investigations Network). You will be sent to an oil station in the middle of the Pacific, stuck in 1982. Your mission? Discover what’s causing problems in the system so the station can continue working without being noticed. But this place is full of secrets…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
  • Unique and ambitious time loop narrative puzzle with innovative mechanics centered on observation, experimentation, and time manipulation.
  • Engaging and atmospheric story set in a dystopian sci-fi environment with well-defined, memorable characters and thoughtful social commentary.
  • Focused, intimate design that rewards patience and curiosity, with satisfying progression through learning character routines and manipulating events.
  • Repetitive gameplay due to the inherent time loop structure can become tedious for players seeking more action or faster pacing.
  • Presence of bugs, text typos, and occasional technical issues that sometimes disrupt immersion or force restarts.
  • Modest production values with basic graphics and occasional small interface issues, such as small text or lack of features like a hint system.

  • gameplay

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    Myrmica's gameplay centers on innovative time manipulation and loop mechanics that effectively blend observation and experimentation within a compact narrative puzzle adventure. The isometric view and focused puzzle design enhance thematic depth without overcomplicating progression, offering a fresh and engaging experience despite some underutilized mechanics. Overall, the game presents a unique and entertaining gameplay foundation praised for its creativity and atmosphere.

    • “Myrmica is a compact narrative puzzle adventure that turns observation, experimentation, and time manipulation into the foundations of its gameplay.”
    • “The basic mechanic of time manipulation and the time loop is masterfully achieved to provide a great interplay between the characters (sometimes in ways the devs may not have predicted).”
    • “It does not bury its central mystery beneath unnecessary combat systems or excessive progression mechanics.”
    • “It feels a bit proof-of-concept as I think the time manipulation mechanics aren't used to their full extent, but there's a real gem of an idea in this short (free!) game that I had a lot of fun with.”
    • “These issues prevent a fully seamless handheld experience, but the slower puzzle-focused gameplay is otherwise a natural match for portable sessions.”
    • “The time loop mechanics, though, make it easier to find a way around them: all you have to do is quit the game and start over from the last time loop sequence.”

  • story

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story, set in 2058 and following agent Liv investigating supernatural mysteries, is praised for its intriguing, complex plot and immersive atmosphere filled with darkness and mystery. Players appreciate the unique character personalities and unfolding narrative pace, though some note bugs and spelling errors that hinder the experience. Overall, the story captivates from the start and significantly enhances the game's compelling world.

    • “The story takes place in 2058 and follows Liv, an agent working for the Supernatural Investigations Network, better known as S.I.N.”
    • “As the game progresses, the agent can begin to influence changes in the pattern of the day and in the behaviour of individual workers, as she pieces together the overarching story and tries to resolve the anomaly to the satisfaction of her mysterious bosses.”
    • “The story grabs your attention from the very first moment; the characters show individual and unique personalities, which help you delve into the plot; and the ambient elements contribute to building a superb gaming experience.”
    • “This doesn't mean this game is a waste of time, it's just something to indulge in a strange world and uncover a mysterious story.”
    • “It would bring me joy to see this game getting more love from players and quality testers alike, and receive a full debugging, some implementation, perhaps even an expanded storyline, and a price tag, so we could buy it and support the developers in their future endeavors!”
    • “The downsides include spelling errors and several bugs, one of which forced me to restart the game from the beginning because a certain quest didn't start.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game creates a distinctive and eerie atmosphere through its industrial, retro-futuristic setting on an oil rig, enhanced by time loop mechanics that build tension and mystery. Its strong narrative, existential themes, and lifelike characters further deepen the immersive and dark mood, making the atmosphere a standout aspect despite modest visuals. Overall, the game's blend of art, storytelling, and setting effectively crafts a compelling and haunting experience.

    • “Despite the familiar setting on an oil rig, whose anxiety-inducing atmosphere never fails to creep out, and the time loop mechanics a la Outer Wilds, Myrmica feels new, fresh, and unique rather than derivative.”
    • “This is a very ambitious, complex and atmospheric third-person mystery/investigation game, set on a forbidding oil rig in a bleak alternative future.”
    • “Being stuck in a time loop, reliving the same daunting day over and over again surely creates tons of atmosphere, but where Myrmica shines the brightest is its solid plot, its existential questions about humanity, ideology, and history, and its lifelike characters.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The graphics are serviceable and suitable for handheld play, though not particularly impressive and somewhat text-heavy. Despite this, the visual style effectively supports the game's atmosphere and storytelling, enhancing its dark and mysterious tone.

    • “The graphics here could be a lot better and it's text heavy, and normally I find these to be serious issues, but given the value you get for nothing, sometimes of all the kinds of 'free' games on Steam, the student projects are the best ones.”
    • “The graphics in this game are serviceable enough to carry the gameplay.”
    • “I really enjoyed this game for its unfolding story, its atmosphere (including artwork), and its sense of darkness and mystery.”
    • “The graphics here could be a lot better and it's text heavy, which is normally a serious issue.”
    • “The graphics in this game are only serviceable enough to carry the gameplay.”
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3-3h Spent by most gamers
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Myrmica is a role playing game with mystery theme. Common tags for Myrmica include isometric, time management, free to play, alternate history, 2d and others.

Myrmica is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Myrmica.

Myrmica was released on November 12, 2024.

Myrmica was developed by Paranoia Studios.

Myrmica has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Myrmica for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Myrmica is a single player game.

Similar games include Minds Beneath Us, Noctuary, Go Home Annie: An SCP Game, The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, Chicken Police – Paint it RED! and others.