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2014 PC 👍 79 % Mostly positive, 4,690 reviews on Steam

A first-person puzzle game in the vein of Portal, where you manipulate magnetic polarity to overcome obstacles. Tricky puzzles and precise timing challenge experienced players.

What defines Polarity:

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty

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