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Subsurface Circular

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First release
Aug 17, 2017
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Nintendo Switch

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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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 17, 2017
Mac
Aug 17, 2017
iOS
Oct 22, 2017
All 4 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Mar 01, 2018
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
2h
Age ratings
ESRB E10+PEGI 7
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Text
Where to buy
Keywords
casual, detective, robots, steam, multiple endings
… All 17, dialogue trees, steam achievements, digital distribution, single-player only, text adventure, polygonal 3d, breaking the fourth wall, pop culture reference, fake in-game advertising, moral decisions, self-referential humor, developer commentary

At a Glance

Critic Score
67
Main + Extras (IGDB)
2h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,494 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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