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Twin Mirror

Twin Mirror

Released: 12/1/2020

Sam Higgs was done with Basswood, West Virginia, but it seems it wasn’t done with him. When the former investigative journalist returns to his hometown to say a final farewell to his best friend, it soon becomes clear that there are more chapters to be written in his troubled history. Forced to confront his past, Sam finds himself torn between reconnecting with his loved ones and using his unique intellectual abilities to uncover the town’s dark secrets. But how do you know who to trust when you’re not even sure you can trust yourself? The award-winning storytellers at DONTNOD invite you on another thrilling adventure. GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER Lose yourself in a rich, intricate storyline anchored in the gritty reality of small-town America. As his investigation progresses, Sam will uncover a web of intrigue that winds through Basswood's evocative locations and draws in its colorful residents. ENTER AN EXTRAORDINARY MIND The same deductive reasoning and memory visualization skills that made Sam such an accomplished investigative journalist can help him untangle this mystery. Reconstruct key events, revisit his past and more to unlock the truth buried deep within his unique mind. CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH Every decision, every interaction, every discovery will influence the direction of Sam’s investigation and ultimately determine how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice. There are no right or wrong answers – just follow your instincts and values to complete your story.

Sam Higgs was done with Basswood, West Virginia, but it seems it wasn’t done with him. When the former investigative journalist returns to his hometown to say a final farewell to his best friend, it soon becomes clear that there are more chapters to be written in his troubled history. Forced to confront his past, Sam finds himself torn between reconnecting with his loved ones and using his unique intellectual abilities to uncover the town’s dark secrets. But how do you know who to trust when you’re not even sure you can trust yourself? The award-winning storytellers at DONTNOD invite you on another thrilling adventure. GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER Lose yourself in a rich, intricate storyline anchored in the gritty reality of small-town America. As his investigation progresses, Sam will uncover a web of intrigue that winds through Basswood's evocative locations and draws in its colorful residents. ENTER AN EXTRAORDINARY MIND The same deductive reasoning and memory visualization skills that made Sam such an accomplished investigative journalist can help him untangle this mystery. Reconstruct key events, revisit his past and more to unlock the truth buried deep within his unique mind. CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH Every decision, every interaction, every discovery will influence the direction of Sam’s investigation and ultimately determine how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice. There are no right or wrong answers – just follow your instincts and values to complete your story.

Sam Higgs was done with Basswood, West Virginia, but it seems it wasn’t done with him. When the former investigative journalist returns to his hometown to say a final farewell to his best friend, it soon becomes clear that there are more chapters to be written in his troubled history. Forced to confront his past, Sam finds himself torn between reconnecting with his loved ones and using his unique intellectual abilities to uncover the town’s dark secrets. But how do you know who to trust when you’re not even sure you can trust yourself? The award-winning storytellers at DONTNOD invite you on another thrilling adventure. GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER Lose yourself in a rich, intricate storyline anchored in the gritty reality of small-town America. As his investigation progresses, Sam will uncover a web of intrigue that winds through Basswood's evocative locations and draws in its colorful residents. ENTER AN EXTRAORDINARY MIND The same deductive reasoning and memory visualization skills that made Sam such an accomplished investigative journalist can help him untangle this mystery. Reconstruct key events, revisit his past and more to unlock the truth buried deep within his unique mind. CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH Every decision, every interaction, every discovery will influence the direction of Sam’s investigation and ultimately determine how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice. There are no right or wrong answers – just follow your instincts and values to complete your story.

Critics
62
Steam
77
Metacritic
59

Score Breakdown

61.8

Critic Average

68 reviews

77

Steam User Score

1,629 reviews

59

Metacritic User Score

145 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-15.3
Metacritic Disparity
+2.8
Combined Disparity
-6.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

67 launch window (99%)1 late (1%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 68 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 61.8/100. Critics score this game 15.3 points lower than Steam users and 2.8 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 68)+
  1. Andrea RacotiviaGeeks Under Grace
    Apr 7, 2021·Late review
    65/100View review
    Steam 77.2/100 · -12.2 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +6.0 pts
  2. Darkstation StaffviaDarkstation
    Jan 11, 2021·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Steam 77.2/100 · -27.2 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · -9.0 pts
  3. Lily BassviaGameSpace
    Jan 8, 2021·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Steam 77.2/100 · -27.2 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · -9.0 pts
  4. Ryan McleodviaSeasoned Gaming
    Jan 5, 2021·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 77.2/100 · -17.2 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +1.0 pts
  5. Rapid Reviews UK StaffviaRapid Reviews UK
    Jan 5, 2021·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Steam 77.2/100 · -27.2 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · -9.0 pts