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Lair of the Clockwork God

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.

What works

  • Clever and challenging puzzles
  • Unique blend of platforming and point-and-click
  • Humorous and witty writing
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Strong replay value

Things to keep in mind

  • Platforming controls can be clunky
  • Some puzzles may be obtuse
  • Minor bugs reported
  • Humor may not appeal to everyone
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Thimbleweed Park™

  • The Case of the Golden Idol

  • The Rise of the Golden Idol

  • Planet of Lana II

  • 重明鸟 Bright Bird

  • CATO: Buttered Cat

Less social

Games that feels like Lair of the Clockwork God but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Toki Tori 2+

  • Helheim Hassle

  • The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

  • What Lies in the Multiverse

  • VirtuaVerse

  • Bat to the Heavens

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Lair of the Clockwork God: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026