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Phi

Phi is a meditative action adventure game. The player controls Phi, a snake, navigating through a dark, lonely world in search of lost souls to bring to their final resting place. The game places strong emphasis on the movement of Phi.

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Developer
Quad Cycles
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Release
December 16, 2020
5 years and 229 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive111 reviews84.7%

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About the Game



Phi is a meditative adventure game. Play as Phi, a snake-like creature, navigating through an ancient ruin in search of lost souls to bring to their final resting place. Explore a cold, uncaring world and guide Phi to the light at the end of the tunnel.



  • Tight controls. Squish and slide your way through the world!
  • Obstacles that toe the line between challenge and catharsis.
  • Beautiful minimal art that's pleasing to the eyes.



This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.
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