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Dofamine

AdventureCasualIndieSimulation

Developer Whale Rock Games

You must explore the labyrinth of riddles and investigate the apocalyptic event at the research facility following the experiments with the Higgs boson, or “the God particle”. From the Steam store page

136 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 17, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works

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191 of 252 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

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  • Steam user Steam user …8735Steam reviews · Jul 1, 2021

    I love logical/puzzle games and I wanted to give this game a fair chance. After my first play attempt I was wut, this game looked differently in the store. Went to the store, read couple of reviews, materials, etc. gave the game a 2'nd chance, and.... filed for a refund :( Pros: + nice mechanics + nice idea + has potential Cons: - to easy - footstep sound!! - music - bugs - the exterior graphics is a joke - game advertised as finished, in game you get text that its in early access -…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8956Steam reviews · Feb 21, 2025 · 1 h played

    For $40 and being a very short puzzle game, it’s definitely not worth it. The visuals are very nice though. Thank god I got this game for $5 from a five random steam keys code on G2A

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  • Steam user Steam user …2446Steam reviews · May 27, 2021 · 1 h played

    At first i thought, yeah another great puzzle game! Now that it's out of early access and i bought it, i'm rather dissapointed. pros: good music, good graphics, good basic idea. cons: footsteps-sound, story only via journal (without sound or announcements), no tutorial, clunky handling of blocks (often losing them at small doors or need several tries to pick them up because there's _no_ interface), really no interface except for a minimal menu and journal, no fade-over between soundtracktitles…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1523Steam reviews · Mar 12, 2025 · 1 h played

    This game is horrible, I got it from G2A in random keys and I'm pretty sure it's why it's there. Game took me an hour to complete at most, no real challenge, I cannot understand why this game would have any positive comment for a $50 game. It's worth 2$ at most. Avoid playing this game and encouraging key scams.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9724Steam reviews · Jul 10, 2024

    Like Portal 2 but bad

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  • Steam user Steam user …6451Steam reviews · Oct 31, 2020 · 3 h played

    Quite a good game with a first-person view. With beautiful graphics, great idea, plot. True, Dofamine still has a slight flaw. In my opinion, some players may scare away the complexity of puzzles. Nevertheless, I believe that the game is worth its money!

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  • Steam user Steam user …2505Steam reviews · Nov 23, 2023 · 4 h played

    In general, the game is decent, but it has slightly outdated gameplay. The game features simply the best puzzle system that keeps you engaged. I was very pleased with the graphics and game design, as everything is done in a futuristic style. Overall, the game is enjoyable, although its gameplay could be more up-to-date. The puzzle system stands out and guarantees an engaging experience. The graphics and game design were particularly impressive, immersing players in a futuristic world.

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  • Reverend Jesus "H" Christ @reverendjesus.comBluesky · Feb 27, 2025

    LIVE NOW: Trying a new puzzle-based VR game. Come watch me get outsmarted by Dofamine VR, released just last week! twitch.tv/reverendjesus

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  • Steam user Steam user …8197Steam reviews · Jan 8, 2025

    its like if soma and portal 2 had a baby and somehow had none of the attributes of the parents. Would not recommend i got this in a bundle with 4 other games by this bit​​​​ch​​​​​​​​​as​s dev

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  • Steam user Steam user …7144Steam reviews · May 3, 2021 · 1 h played

    The game is actually quite well thought out and seems to be quite complete. But I will point out a few positive and negative points. Pros - certainly interesting and varied puzzles and their resolution options. And of the cons, the presentation of story. The plot is revealed through the entries in the diary, which, although interesting, but aren't convenient to read.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4999Steam reviews · Jan 10, 2021 · 4 h played

    A fun logic based game right up until the the game comes up with a ridiculous jumping sequence. Too bad. Dev's should stick with a relaxing pure logic based game instead of mindlessly jumping, dying, jumping and dying.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4778Steam reviews · Oct 29, 2020 · 3 h played

    Dofamine is a first-person sci-fi puzzle, where you investigate the mysterious scientific maze and solve different puzzles to figure out what happened there and caused catastrophic accident. After sucessully solving the puzzle you obtain a piece of information concerning the accident and gain access to a new areas with more difficult puzzles. In order to solve the puzzles you will use two main types of cubes - green and yellow boarded. Green boarded cubes are used as weights and yellow…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5676Steam reviews · Feb 20, 2025 · 1 h played

    Right, Gameplay Dofamine is a short puzzle game featuring five puzzles, each tied to an achievement. Once you solve all the puzzles, you will have unlocked every achievement. The movement mechanics are alright, with jumping feeling surprisingly satisfying. However, aside from that, the experience feels quite lackluster. The puzzles themselves are far from challenging, making the game more of a short, casual experience than an engaging one. The entire game can be completed in under an hour,…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5162Steam reviews · Dec 13, 2024 · 1 h played

    Really clunky and annoying to play. The puzzles aren't even fun. The story doesn't make sense and it's way too short. It's too expensive for what it's worth and it's not even worth playing in my opinion.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2220Steam reviews · Nov 23, 2023 · 3 h played

    "Dofamine" is an immersive and captivating game that offers a unique gameplay experience. Its diverse and stunning graphics create a visually appealing environment for players to explore. The game's intuitive controls make it easy to navigate, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience. One of the standout features of "Dofamine" is its engaging storyline, which keeps players hooked from start to finish. The game incorporates various challenging quests and puzzles, adding an exciting…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3360Steam reviews · Jun 14, 2021 · 3 h played

    Not bad, despite the presence of bugs

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  • Steam user Steam user …9420Steam reviews · Oct 29, 2020 · 1 h played

    Early access.. I'm not sure that project will be released as a full concepted game

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  • Steam user Steam user …4177Steam reviews · Dec 25, 2024

    Great Game. Only hurts my eyes a little bit. I very much enjoyed looking at the same 5 bought assets with different colors. The puzzles which consist of finding the hidden objects somewhere in the level were very engaging! 10/10

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  • Steam user Steam user …2754Steam reviews · Nov 22, 2023 · 3 h played

    Dofamine is a big labyrinth with very detailed graphics, interesting puzzles and calm soundtrack. To complete them all you need to performance a high skill. But it definitely worth it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9604Steam reviews · May 27, 2021 · 3 h played

    The game looks nice, but I didn't immediately understand how to lift and move the cubes. A more detailed tutorial is needed.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3025Steam reviews · Jan 3, 2026 · 5 h played

    Absolutely loved Dofamine – first-person exploration uncovering apocalyptic truths via logic riddles is genius! Manipulating blocks, tracing connections in Higgs experiments builds to epic revelations. No hand-holding, intuitive yet challenging. Sci-fi lore rich and philosophical, visuals moody perfect. Short but replayable for secrets – indie puzzle perfection!

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  • Steam user Steam user …4666Steam reviews · Aug 26, 2025 · 3 h played

    Playable and grim puzzle-maze about a disaster and experiments with the Higgs boson.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6559Steam reviews · Feb 11, 2025 · 4 h played

    I'd give this 2/10. I paid less than a quid for this game, for that it was OK for a few hours play; I think anymore than that would be too expensive. The game is very short, the mechanics and motion are clunky, and the story is laughably bad. If you like cube-based puzzle games, there are plenty around that are way better. I really can't recommend this game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2930Steam reviews · Feb 4, 2025 · 1 h played

    - Game is too short - Buttons don't give any indication what they are doing i spent most of the playthrough putting a box on a button walking through the entire room to see what changed then coming back to take it off then walk through again to see change and still finished the game in 70 minutes.. - jump is very clunky it doesn't have any momentum if you didn't walk beforehand -got stuck multiple times behind boxes

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  • Steam user Steam user …5698Steam reviews · Jan 3, 2025 · 3 h played

    ★★☆☆☆ The puzzles were challenging enough for someone who has played through similar games before. This game made great use of simple mechanics and side rooms to create some pretty complex puzzles in places. Besides that, there were a few downsides to this game. The graphics as they appeared on my laptop were pretty jumpy. The objects that the player interacts with tend to get stuck on other objects, or launch themselves across the area if you walk into them. There is only one area with a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8220Steam reviews · Dec 8, 2024 · 1 h played

    his is the most horribile game that I have ever played. PLEASE DO NOT BUY IT !!!!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …5796Steam reviews · Jun 6, 2024 · 13 h played

    Its a bit obscure at the beginning but if you play a bit you'll catch on. i like it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6119Steam reviews · Nov 24, 2023 · 3 h played

    Dofamine is a captivating puzzle game that will keep players entertained for hours.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5495Steam reviews · Sep 24, 2023 · 2 h played

    A difficult puzzle that will make you think carefully before going further. The plot keeps you constantly in suspense and waiting for what is happening, but these expectations are worth it. An exciting game, but not as long as we would like

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  • Steam user Steam user …3696Steam reviews · Oct 31, 2020 · 3 h played

    These riddles are really something incredible, I didn't even notice how quickly the time passed, very interesting

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  • Steam user Steam user …3841Steam reviews · Oct 29, 2020 · 3 h played

    New game from the creator of Euphoria: Supreme Mechanics. This is his third project to go into Early Access. The presence of three unfinished projects casts doubt on the developer's ability to complete them. So I express my annoyance with the fact that I'm already buying the third game, which I cannot complete, because in the release the developer promises to add something to the plot. Replaying a game with a storyline in the absence of storyline variability greatly spoils the experience of…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1798Steam reviews · Apr 8, 2026 · 10 h played

    Dofamine is a short, experimental puzzle experience that attempts to fuse abstract logic with philosophical science fiction, placing players inside a sterile research environment shaped by a mysterious and potentially catastrophic experiment. Developed and published by Whale Rock Games, it positions itself as more than just a conventional puzzle game, aiming instead to explore ideas about knowledge, consequence, and human curiosity. While the concept is intriguing, the overall experience feels…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2706Steam reviews · Feb 28, 2026 · 1 h played

    It's basically a Portal 2 custom map with lasers minus the portal gun. I found the story uninspiring, and the teaching of new mechanics felt very clunky and in my opinion would have been much better if done in a more diegetic way. Go play both Portal games, all of their mods, Portal 2 community workshop maps, and then if you still want something to scratch that itch for half an hour you can get this game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7493Steam reviews · Aug 29, 2025 · 3 h played

    Dofamine is an intellectual detective in the world of science. The game challenges your thinking by asking you to unravel a web of connections and find the root cause of a disaster at a complex where the Higgs boson was being experimented with. The puzzles are based on data combinations and predictions, and the truth that is revealed is astonishing in its scope. This is a deep and fascinating story for those who enjoy getting to the bottom of things.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3213Steam reviews · Aug 29, 2025 · 2 h played

    A great puzzle game with a cool portal vibe! For your pennies, it's just a gift. The puzzles really make your brain work, and the graphics are pleasing. Great for the evening!

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  • Steam user Steam user …4481Steam reviews · Aug 29, 2025 · 4 h played

    A game in the spirit of Portal 1-2, an excellent puzzle in a sci-fi setting, beautiful graphics and atmospheric music.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4505Steam reviews · Jul 12, 2025

    Try to avoid at all costs. This is 100% not finished. Basic functionality is not there. Appears to be a trend with this dev.... Great music though!.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5664Steam reviews · Jun 23, 2025

    tmw labyrinth of riddles is 20 minutes long gatekept with a fee of 50 cents

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  • Steam user Steam user …6182Steam reviews · Apr 15, 2025 · 1 h played

    I wish I could have gotten farther but I got severe motion sickness while playing desktop. It's a puzzle game, you sometimes have to revisit a room to grab an object, and it gradually gets harder over time. Xbox controller was a bit janky, if I go back to it I'll probably mouse and keyboard for better control. Those of you who enjoy games that don't hold your hand through the puzzle and have no obvious solution will probably enjoy it more than I did. I did not enjoy what I got through (3rd or…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5196Steam reviews · Jan 8, 2025 · 1 h played

    THE MIDDLE EASTERN TERRORISTS ARE MAKING SACRIFICES IN THE WOODS FOR HACKERS PEOPLE IM TELLING YOU swag game, puzzled vary hard. thats why the called me the puzzle master.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0171Steam reviews · Oct 31, 2024 · 1 h played

    I thought it was going to be longer

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  • Steam user Steam user …8052Steam reviews · Jul 6, 2024 · 3 h played

    Got it on a deep sale and was very pleasantly surprised ! If you liked solving Talos cube and laser puzzles you will enjoy this one too as long as you don't mind the sometimes wobbly cube handling mechanics , lack of any spoken words and a generic SCI-Fi story that is told entirely in form of text boxes on the screen. The puzzles however are fun , often challenging and the background music is quite pleasant. If you are a puzzle solving genius you could complete it in under 30…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2031Steam reviews · Jul 1, 2024 · 7 h played

    The idea is not new: puzzles with cubes. Of the advantages: * Graphics * unobtrusive musical accompaniment Of the cons: * There is no background to the plot, except for a training note. * When interacting with cubes, capture does not always occur from the 1st or even from the 2nd time.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9196Steam reviews · Jan 21, 2024 · 1 h played

    PLS DONT PLAY I HAVE THE WORD BOX STUCK IN MY HEAD

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  • Steam user Steam user …9948Steam reviews · Sep 16, 2023 · 7 h played

    If you like Portal-like games, you'll definitely like this one. I've played 6 hours but not even halfway through, I'm very happy with it

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  • Steam user Steam user …5857Steam reviews · Apr 18, 2022 · 1 h played

    In general, the game is not bad, but a little outdated gameplay. The game presents simply the best puzzle system, which does not let you get bored. I was very pleased with the graphics and game design, as you did everything in a futuristic style.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3562Steam reviews · Apr 15, 2022 · 2 h played

    An exciting puzzle game! A great option to come home from work or school and sit down for a couple of hours. Pleased with a pleasant graphic and musical accompaniment. I recommend!

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  • Steam user Steam user …5261Steam reviews · Apr 15, 2022 · 1 h played

    Dopamine is a dice movement game. This is parkour, it's a lot of riddles. It all starts with a disaster. Try to solve all the riddles and complete this game. Find all the evidence, combine them. Good luck.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6763Steam reviews · Apr 14, 2022 · 3 h played

    The style reminded me of a portal, I don't know why, for my money it's a good game, I liked it. Sometimes you have to think, sometimes it's easy. I didn’t notice how time flew by, for this game, take it, you won’t regret it

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  • Steam user Steam user …2508Steam reviews · Apr 14, 2022 · 1 h played

    Good afternoon, My little review of the game Dopamine. Quite a fascinating puzzle that captures from the first minute, it's worth the Saturday evening spent) There are small bugs that should be improved, but not critical

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  • Steam user Steam user …0757Steam reviews · Jun 16, 2021 · 1 h played

    OK, but it's a pity that the game is really easy to complete

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  • Steam user Steam user …4947Steam reviews · Jun 12, 2021 · 1 h played

    Nice experience, but this game is not as interesting as Euphoria. In my opinion, there were more interesting moments in Euphoria.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2722Steam reviews · May 10, 2021 · 2 h played

    looks pretty good, as far as the gameplay is concerned, it is based on the well-known type of puzzle solving, namely, dragging cubes, various platforms and controlling lasers.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1281Steam reviews · Oct 29, 2020 · 2 h played

    this is a type of "sci-fi" puzzle-mindbreaking game pleasant music and elaborate graphics makes gameplay comfortable and intriguing Dofamine has a huge variety of beautiful and detailed locations, so this game will never bore you!

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  • Steam user Steam user …1741Steam reviews · Sep 17, 2026 · 3 h played

    Great game concept and feel. I just wish I could find one like this that is identical to the game play of Zelda puzzles and solutions. I always get stuck and have to resort to asking Gemini, Grok or Chat GPT. I do not mind cheating when I get stuck. But some of these games do not title levels or have a very ideal place to describe where I am for a cheat. And I am stuck not being able to play the rest of the game. I have so many great games that I get stuck on. But I never have this issue with…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6554Steam reviews · Jun 29, 2026 · 1 h played

    Well finished the game by the 40 min mark, I'd say this. Not worth the money unless you get it on sale (like I did "1$"), This is just a game made with unreal engine pack they probably for free so don't expect much variety. It's apparent that it is a solo home project made by someone not so experienced, which is why I'm not giving it a negative review because I respect the hustle.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0135Steam reviews · Jun 25, 2026

    Game looks blurry. There is a resolution scale but it looks bad on 100%. Cannot set your own resolution. No config file either.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0522Steam reviews · Jun 9, 2026 · 1 h played

    Dofamine Positives: + Good graphics + The colour variations + Nice sounds and music + Cool puzzles + Achievements + FOV-adjuster Negatives: - Story is so-so - Just the same looking corridors (except the colour) - Controls are not polished enough when interacting with objects - Still some unstable fps - Very short (over in under an hour) Conclusion: This is a sequel to Euphoria: Supreme Mechanics, and its a tad better. I really like the lighter colour variations, it makes it more…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4131Steam reviews · Apr 11, 2026 · 1 h played

    It's very short, like my wee-wee, so I was instantly familiar with this game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2850Steam reviews · Feb 1, 2026 · 1 h played

    nice puzzle game

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