Think you're really good at solving puzzles? Well, this #SteamSpotlight feature is just for you.
But before we get to that, let's explain what #SteamSpotlight is for those who might be puzzled about it. #SteamSpotlight is a Game N Guide feature series that shines the spotlight on a random game from Steam.
For this particular feature, we're shining the spotlight on a shared-world puzzle game that's absolutely brimming with puzzles for you and other players to solve. And it's not just 10 or 100 puzzles. We're talking about over 10,000 puzzles!
Intrigued? Here's what you need to know about Islands of Insight.
#SteamSpotlight Feature: Islands of Insight
(Photo : Behaviour Interactive Inc. / Screenshot taken from Steam)
Released on February 14, 2024, Islands of Insight is developed by Lunarch Studios and published by Behaviour Interactive Inc. As previously mentioned, it is a shared-world puzzle game that has over 10,000 puzzles waiting to be solved. These puzzles can be divided into 24 puzzle types.
The world itself is inspired by the ancient world as well as natural beauty, so its five biomes are a treat to explore for players. You take on the role of a Seeker, and Islands of Insight actually allows you to customize your character.\
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Multiplayer Game
Islands of Insight is a multiplayer game, and it allows you as well to interact with other players you come across. You can opt to ask for their help to figure out certain puzzles or simply do it all on your own.
How to go about it is all up to you, but do keep in mind that there are thousands of puzzles to solve and open world to explore!
To get a better idea of how the game is like, you can watch its official trailer below.
Steam Reviews for Inslands of Insight
Islands of Insight has more than 900 users reviews on Steam as of press time. These reviews are described by Steam as "Very Positive."
"Don't think the quantity of puzzles dilutes quality here - this is a passion project, that doesn't hit every mark, but rarely delivers a poorly considered puzzle," user SwingKing says in a Steam review. "Even when they're easy, they're a rush to blitz through, which I've found to be usually satisfying."
"Insane amount of content," says ragosaurus in a separate review. "Love the exploration aspect and the map design."