Missing Translation is a Adventure, Casual, Free to Play game from AlPixel Games, Luis Diaz with a 85% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- AlPixel Games, Luis Diaz
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 85% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory Storage: 100 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS 10.7+ Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Missing Translation is worth a closer look if you want pixel art, strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, and exploration.
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
Steam review snapshots
contemplative logical puzzles in totality with light colorless atmosphere.The minimalist soundtrack and retro pixel art further enhance the immersive experience, creating a timeless adventure that’s as challenging as it is…Only finished it because it is a fairly short game.Clues about that are provided in the game.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.