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Phoenix Springs

Phoenix Springs

Phoenix Springs

Released: 10/7/2024

After the reporter Iris Dormer reconnects with her estranged brother, she finds herself in Phoenix Springs, a desert oasis home to an enigmatic community. As she explores ancient ruins and interrogates a rich cast of characters, she must uncover the mysteries that connect the place, the myths, and herself. Inspired by classic point-and-click games, Phoenix Springs updates the genre for the modern player with intuitive controls and a streamlined UI. Conduct your investigation by collecting clues and leads in your inventory rather than physical objects. Connect these clues with the environment or mention them in conversations to progress. Discard false leads and red herrings as you solve logical puzzles designed to challenge and delight fans of story-rich interactive experiences. Fully voice-acted Hand-drawn art and animations Streamlined UI Immersive neo-noir universe Challenging puzzles

After the reporter Iris Dormer reconnects with her estranged brother, she finds herself in Phoenix Springs, a desert oasis home to an enigmatic community. As she explores ancient ruins and interrogates a rich cast of characters, she must uncover the mysteries that connect the place, the myths, and herself. Inspired by classic point-and-click games, Phoenix Springs updates the genre for the modern player with intuitive controls and a streamlined UI. Conduct your investigation by collecting clues and leads in your inventory rather than physical objects. Connect these clues with the environment or mention them in conversations to progress. Discard false leads and red herrings as you solve logical puzzles designed to challenge and delight fans of story-rich interactive experiences. Fully voice-acted Hand-drawn art and animations Streamlined UI Immersive neo-noir universe Challenging puzzles

After the reporter Iris Dormer reconnects with her estranged brother, she finds herself in Phoenix Springs, a desert oasis home to an enigmatic community. As she explores ancient ruins and interrogates a rich cast of characters, she must uncover the mysteries that connect the place, the myths, and herself. Inspired by classic point-and-click games, Phoenix Springs updates the genre for the modern player with intuitive controls and a streamlined UI. Conduct your investigation by collecting clues and leads in your inventory rather than physical objects. Connect these clues with the environment or mention them in conversations to progress. Discard false leads and red herrings as you solve logical puzzles designed to challenge and delight fans of story-rich interactive experiences. Fully voice-acted Hand-drawn art and animations Streamlined UI Immersive neo-noir universe Challenging puzzles

Critics

80

Steam

89

Score Breakdown

80.0

Critic Average

13 reviews

89

Steam User Score

253 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-9.3

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-9.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

13 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 13 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.0/100. Critics score this game 9.3 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 13)+

Claudio MagistrelliviaThe Games Machine
Oct 24, 2024Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 89.3/100 · -4.3 pts
Rob KershawviaJump Dash Roll
Oct 23, 2024Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 89.3/100 · -29.3 pts
Ahnaf TajwarviaGamesCreed
Oct 16, 2024Launch window
84/100View review
Steam 89.3/100 · -5.3 pts
Mariella DeadmanviaNoobFeed
Oct 16, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 89.3/100 · -9.3 pts
Lyle PendleviaGod is a Geek
Oct 12, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 89.3/100 · -9.3 pts