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Follow the meaning

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2024

Should you play it?

Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…

What works

  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
  • Engaging and surreal story
  • Well-balanced and creative puzzles
  • Relaxing atmosphere and soundtrack
  • Good replay value with hidden cats and achievements

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Puzzles sometimes too easy
  • Limited depth in story and endings
  • Lack of challenge for experienced players
  • Minimal social or multiplayer features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cleo - a pirate's tale

  • Children of Silentown

  • Isoland

  • Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™

  • TSIOQUE

  • Lucy Dreaming

Less thrilling

Games that feels like Follow the meaning but with less suspense and thrill

  • Elroy and the Aliens

  • Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

  • realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

  • Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon walled city

  • The Inner World

  • Slice of Sea

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Follow the meaning: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026