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Filament

Filament

|United Kingdom|Puzzle, Adventure

8.3 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

772 ratings
Time to beat
Main
19h
Main + extras
25h
Complete
27h
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Why play it

Filament is a 2020 Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Strategy game rated 8.3/10 from 772 ratings, with a main story of about 19h, available on Linux, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows).

Filament is a laid back, story-rich and fully narrated puzzle game centred around solving sets of cable-based puzzles whilst exploring a seemingly abandoned spaceship.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.3/10 across 772 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, with a main story around 19h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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ShacknewsBrittany Vincent · 22 Apr, 2020
8/10

If you’re looking for a slick puzzler that’ll have you mired in your chair for hours turning around solutions, look no further.

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Hardcore GamerJordan Helm · 23 Apr, 2020
8/10

It's unfortunate that such a shortfall with its story, its delivery of such and the utter lack of reason to care about what's going on, is so evident.

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Pure NintendoSophie Hiner · 14 Nov, 2020
7/10

Filament is a clever puzzle game that will challenge even the most ardent fans of the genre. The relaxing atmosphere helps to ease the frustration, but the complexity of later levels may put off casual gamers.

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NintendoWorldReportGregg Harris · 26 Oct, 2020
9/10

This is one of those games that you can either spend a whole weekend playing through, or even just pick it up quickly during a lunch break for 15-20 minutes, then pick it right back up where you left off. High difficulty is very much present throughout the majority of the runtime; that said, I feel that this where it truly excels. The real highlight of the entire experience to be had within Filament is the massive number of puzzles, each being very unique and creatively designed in its own way. If you're looking for your next puzzle-solving indie fix, look no further than Filament, available now on the Nintendo eShop.

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New Game NetworkKiran Manan · 15 Oct, 2020
7/10

Filament is a fun puzzle game with wonderfully detailed environments to explore. Despite some storytelling issues, it should keep puzzle fans entertained for some time.

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The Digital FixBen Ingham · 8 Oct, 2020
10/10

The Nintendo Switch is home to many great indie titles that have flourished and found their natural home on the console; Filament is one of these titles. A slow-burn, Filament will test your patience with its complex puzzles and steep difficulty spike later on, but ultimately is one of the best experiences I've had on the Switch.

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Marooners' RockAaron Giddings · 28 May, 2020
6/10

For hardcore puzzle fans and Mensa members, Filament is a treat. It makes zero concessions to players but it is also completely fair in puzzle design.

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IGN KoreaYoonJeong Kwon · 24 May, 2020
8/10

Filament is a great puzzle game that revolves around a certain space craft. Once you understand the basics, the developer intentions of pouring down difficult puzzles may feel a bit overwhelming. But once you understand the purpose of these puzzles required to be solved, you’ll deeply interact with the story of the game. The mystery elements you resolve after each puzzle is very rewarding and motivates you to soldier on even further.

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GameMAG20 May, 2020
8/10

Filament is a cute game with interesting mechanics, good plot, but too high jump in difficulty which instead of calmly enjoying a few simple puzzles before going to bed, plunges you into an intellectual duel that can last until the morning.

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SelectButtonKevin Mitchell · 6 May, 2020
8/10

Filament features over 300 cleverly designed puzzles, providing plenty of challenge, in an entirely relaxed environment. Some have multiple solutions, however, seemingly, the more complex the task, the more likely there is only a single workable solution. The backstory is told through the optional objects you find and by listening to Juniper.

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