The Indigo Parallel

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"The Indigo Parallel" is an action-packed game with varying objects and level designs, offering an unpredictable and engaging experience. The latest update introduces cursor locking, improved menu settings, and a special code for mysterious events in the underwater mines. Weird and exciting encounters await as you progress through the game.

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Single-Player

+27

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 193 reviews

story7 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The Indigo Parallel offers a unique and surreal experience, reminiscent of LSD Dream Emulator and The Stanley Parable, with a captivating blend of exploration, puzzles, and bizarre visuals.
Players appreciate the game's depth, with multiple branching pathways and secrets that encourage replayability and exploration, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.
The game's atmosphere is described as beautiful and haunting, with impressive sound design and visuals that create an immersive experience that keeps players intrigued.

Some players find the game too linear at times, feeling that it forces certain themes and paths, which can detract from the exploration experience.
The presence of jump scares has been criticized, as they can disrupt the overall vibe of the game and create an expectation of horror that doesn't align with its exploratory nature.
A few reviews mention that certain achievements can feel tedious and time-consuming, requiring repetitive actions that may lead to frustration rather than enjoyment.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
74%
8%
The game's story is characterized by its non-linear structure and multiple branching pathways, allowing for various interpretations and a sense of mystery. While some players appreciate the abstract and immersive narrative, others find it simplistic or derivative, drawing comparisons to inspirations like "LSD Dream Emulator" and "The Stanley Parable." Overall, the story elicits mixed reactions, with some enjoying the exploration of lore and emotional experiences, while others feel it lacks depth and coherence.
- “There are multiple branching pathways, and the storyline has several possible interpretations.”
- “The surprising amount of branching pathways as well as its obscure and interesting story makes the game worth exploring for hours.”
- “Its captivating story, immersive gameplay, and beautiful graphics create an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “The story itself was surprisingly obvious for something as abstract as the Indigo Parallel, and the reveal of [spoiler]Tom possibly killing his partner Daisy and the game being a representation of his delusions (just my interpretation of the story)[/spoiler] was just really disappointing.”
- “However, overall I feel like the game leaned too closely towards its inspirations such as LSD Dream Emulator and The Stanley Parable, and the game's story felt tasteless and too simplistic to me.”
- “I understand that the developer commentary mentions the story-based reason for so much of it to be included, but that reasoning does not come across at all while playing the game; it feels more like the developer thought 'well LSD Dream Emulator did this and I thought it was cool so I'll put this here too.'”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique and surreal art style, creating an immersive and often unsettling atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of weirdcore aesthetics and trippy visuals, which contribute to a captivating storytelling environment. While some critics note a lack of traditional graphic options, the visuals are considered integral to the game's charm and replayability, making it a standout experience for fans of unconventional art in gaming.
- “Absolutely love this game's visuals and vibe; I don't think I'll ever get around to playing LSD Dream Emulator, but this game captures that essence in its own soulful and unique way.”
- “The artwork is surreal, and the whole experience is like going through a dream on mushrooms.”
- “Its captivating story, immersive gameplay, and beautiful graphics create an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “I thought it was a game that focused more on concept than graphic quality.”
- “Ok, now the criticism, it walks a tight rope of being a game but not quite behaving like a game… for instance, there not being any graphic options to tweak?”
- “🔲 graphics don't matter in this game”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of exploration, puzzles, and unique mechanics that challenge traditional gaming norms, offering a captivating experience that encourages replayability through multiple endings and branching pathways. While some players find the depth lacking, the overall combination of storytelling, visuals, and engaging gameplay elements creates an immersive and enjoyable adventure. The game is often compared to titles like "Stanley Parable" for its narrative-driven approach and innovative design.
- “The uniqueness of almost every aspect of the game from its gameplay, storytelling, exploration, and artwork challenges the way games are created and played entirely, making it an experience definitely worth every minute of your time.”
- “Multiple endings, 3+ hour soundtrack, puzzles, inventive gameplay mechanics, and constantly changing levels will keep me coming back for years.”
- “The crisp textures contrasting with the low-poly geometry, convincing yet unreal lighting, simple controls, and amazing soundtrack all added up to a highly enjoyable gameplay experience (with the perfect amount of creepiness too).”
- “I don't play weird games for the narrative or 'exciting gameplay'; many of the ones I've played are walking sims with little to no story at all.”
- “[b]cons:[/b] it's about as deep as a puddle with gameplay to match.”
- “As for gameplay, think Stanley Parable.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing to a unique blend of weirdness and light horror elements. Players appreciate the extensive soundtrack, which complements the inventive gameplay and engaging puzzles, creating a highly enjoyable experience. However, some users noted instances of little to no music, suggesting variability in the musical experience across different levels.
- “Fantastic music, strange ambiance, and light horror elements.”
- “This is my exact type of game and the visuals, music, and overall themes of the game are extremely well done.”
- “The music of the different levels was so good and the puzzles were fun!”
- “Little to no music.”
- “The music is lacking and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of eerie horror and absurdist visuals, creating unsettling yet immersive environments. Players appreciate the subtlety of the atmosphere, enhanced by light-hearted voice acting and a fun soundtrack, which together contribute to a captivating and often bizarre experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both intriguing and deeply engaging, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Subtle, eerie horror, mild puzzles, atmospheric environments, absurdist visuals, liminal realities, light-hearted voice acting, and fun OST.”
- “The indigo parallel has the most immersive atmosphere and environments I've ever experienced!”
- “I replayed the game a few times, mostly because I noticed while getting an achievement that the textures and atmosphere were very different than my first run.”
- “The visuals are interesting and often unsettling, adding both a weird and horrific atmosphere to the story.”
- “The atmosphere is weird and I love it.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, highlighting moments of connection and introspection, such as forming bonds with characters and experiencing profound personal reflections. The heartfelt design and unique visual journey contribute to memorable and sometimes tearful experiences, making it a standout emotional journey for many.
- “The indigo parallel stands on its own as a trippy, mind-bending experience that takes you visually to places you could never imagine and, for me personally, explored parts of my psyche that created an emotional experience I don’t think I’ll ever forget.”
- “I finished the game in one 4-hour session with a friend for emotional support, but I can see from the trailer and screenshots that there's still a bunch I've yet to see!”
- “I cried 10/10.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players noted average performance and issues with framerates, others praised its consistent performance and visual quality. Overall, it appears that while there are areas for improvement, many still find the experience worthwhile.
- “I respect that it helps optimization so that more people can support it on their devices.”
- “The game looks amazing and the performance was consistently great throughout!”
- “Performance could use some work, but unless you experience motion sickness from low framerates, I'd highly recommend powering through for this gem.”
- “I respect that it helps with optimization so that more people can support it on their devices.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it multiple times without losing interest. This aspect contributes significantly to its long-term appeal and engagement.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay it over and over.”
- “The variety of paths and choices ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels repetitive and dull.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report uncertainty regarding the game's stability, with some experiencing glitches that may be intentional rather than actual bugs. This ambiguity leaves players questioning the reliability of the game's performance.
- “I couldn't tell whether I found bugs or if the game intentionally glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has not been explicitly addressed in the user's review, but their initial impressions suggest that the game meets the expectations set by its advertisements, indicating a potentially engaging experience. Further details on monetization would require additional user feedback.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as fantastic and surreal, blending spooky elements with thought-provoking moments that elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the unique and imaginative approach to comedy, making it a standout feature of the experience.
- “Fantastic, surreal, spooky, funny, and thought-provoking.”

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