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Toby: The Secret Mine

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, Android, iOS • 2015

Should you play it?

A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.

What works

  • Charming atmospheric visuals
  • Engaging puzzle-platformer gameplay
  • Intuitive controls
  • Two alternate endings
  • Pleasant soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Limited replay value
  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Lack of originality compared to limbo
  • Some frustrating trial-and-error moments

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Toby: The Secret Mine: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation, Violence.

Last update: 25/08/2026