Games like Aurora Hills: Chapter 1

Steam reviews

What players say

Players find this free point-and-click mystery atmospheric and fairly challenging, though short, with puzzles that sometimes feel illogical or hard to read.

Most reviewers enjoy the eerie 80s rural setting, the detailed visuals, the music and the sense of atmosphere. Many players like the escape-room style puzzles that stay solvable when you pay attention to your surroundings, and the built-in hint system and camera feature get regular praise. The main complaints are the short length, which leaves many players wanting more, and puzzles that feel illogical or overly obscure, especially the code and string puzzles. Some players also say interactive items blend into the scenery and are hard to spot, and that the cursor gives no feedback. Recent reviews are more mixed on puzzle logic than older helpful ones, which are more often positive about the story hook and the wait for Chapter 2. A few players also note world-building errors about the state and real local details.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy classic point-and-click mysteries, escape-room puzzles and atmospheric adventures, especially those who want a free start before buying more chapters.

Who should skip it

Should be skipped by players who want a long game or consistently logical puzzles, since the chapter is short and some puzzle solutions are hard to follow.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with longer playtimes more often raise illogical puzzle solutions and the lack of highlighting for interactive items, while newer players focus on the atmosphere and story.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.