Pertinence is a Action, Adventure game from Not Magic with a 62% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by metroidvania, puzzle, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Not Magic
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 62% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 600 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Pertinence is worth a closer look if you want controller friendly, exploration, narrative mystery, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, controller friendly, exploration, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness and unclear onboarding.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
Pertinence is a game that I recommend because: – it has an acceptable price – it is a good puzzle – it…Pertinence is a game that I recommend because: – it has an acceptable price – it is a good puzzle – it…Hidden paths, secrets, and optional discoveries reward players who investigate environments carefully.Pertinence is an abstract puzzle adventure developed and published by Not Magic that builds its experience around experimentation, exploration, and independent problem-solving.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by metroidvania, puzzle, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.