A fish in a dresser drawer? A ghostlike reflection in the mirror? Mysteries abound in Samsara Room, an eerie environmental puzzler that traps you in a small space packed with curiosities. To see what lies beyond its walls, you’ll have to figure out what to do with the bizarre objects hidden around you.
What we love: The surreal surprises. A human hand emerges from a grandfather clock; the view out an “open window” rips away, revealing it was just wallpaper. Placing different items on a shrine transforms the room itself, filling it with water or flipping it upside down!
Quick tip: Be sure to revisit objects! The telephone, for instance, rewards you with different messages and items throughout the game, including a valuable flower petal tucked inside the receiver.
Meet the creator: Founded by Robin Ras and Maarten Looise in 2015, Amsterdam-based Rusty Lake is an indie studio known for quirky adventure games. Their other titles include the Cube Escape series, Rusty Lake Hotel, and The Past Within.