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Circulous

Circulous

A narrative mystery

180 ratings
80 reviews
🎮 Games
⚔️ Adventure
🧩 Puzzle
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2020
  • August 22, 2025

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Developer

Chain Reaction Games LLC
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About

Embark on an immersive first-person mystery narrative puzzle game. Solve challenging puzzles as Amanda Trouser, uncovering corporate espionage and conspiracy theories within a mysterious company. Experience a story-driven adventure with animated environments and intuitive in-game device interaction.

✓First-person narrative gameplay
✓Mystery and conspiracy storyline
✓Challenging puzzles
✓Animated environments
✓Immersive parallax movement
✓Intuitive in-game device interaction
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Circulous. Based on 180 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🧩Creative and clever puzzles with good difficulty balance
  • 💡Innovative in-game smartphone interface and mechanics
  • 📖Engaging mystery storyline that captivates players
  • 🎵Well-designed audio and music elements
  • 👨‍💼Responsive developer support and helpful hints system
  • 🎮Addictive gameplay that holds attention for extended periods
  • 🔍Observation-based puzzle design requiring attention to detail
  • ⭐High-quality production value and unique game concept

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and game freezes throughout gameplay
  • 🐛Persistent bugs in Act 2 and later chapters
  • 👀Small text and UI elements difficult to read on mobile devices
  • ⏳Excessive real-time waiting mechanics (11+ hours to progress)
  • 🔄Unresponsive controls and laggy app switching
  • 📱Screen rotation and orientation detection issues
  • 🎯Overly obscure puzzles requiring external knowledge (Morse code, nomolid)
  • 💰Limited content relative to price point
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What's New in Circulous

2.1.1

August 22, 2025

Hints are now available for Act II Bug/Visual Fixes Circulous Act II: VAPORWAVE is finally here! Maxwell Hospital has contacted us with a tech support problem — the records on their decades-old computer are disappearing! Travel back in time to solve puzzles and get to the bottom of the pesky retro virus. We are also pleased to announce that CircleOS 2 is now ready for installation onto your company-issued devices. We think you will love all the new updates, including new wallpapers and a fresh "Quick-Access" Menu accessible by tapping the device's time.

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User reviews

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Unfortunate

Amazing game, but still only 2 out of the promised 12 chapters out and that is disappointing for a game that has been out for 5 years now. Quite misleading to promise all 12 chapters for the price when it seems like I’ll get to chapter 11 on my deathbed at this rate. Please take this game off the back burner!!
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SchrödingersChaosSchrödingersChaos

Unfinished years later

This is an incredible game! Don’t get me wrong but I bought this game over 5 years ago with the promise of 12 chapters… and there is still only two which is very disappointing. I love this game so much but we paid for a full game!
Lobotomy138Lobotomy138

I like it so far but it’s really buggy

Interesting and creative puzzles with a good level of difficulty. I like the mystery vibe.

I’m stuck because I can’t send a reply to a text message and the cloud save is too recent.

It’s about a dna sample and I in the middle of responding I checked my (actual) email. And when I came back it reloaded and would not display any responses.

There have been bugs/glitches in nearly every scene, from glitching backgrounds to requiring entering the settings before a phone rotation is registered. This is a pretty streamlined game with very few options so having so many bugs is extra frustrating.
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PoliooilopPoliooilop

My eyes hurt 🤓😳

1) The game is glitchy. 2) Don’t even bother if you don’t have great eyesight.
twocwntstwocwnts

Hints please

Please please put the game hints on the game! I don’t have discord & I sometimes need help, there is no walk through online & I appreciate the devs help but I have to email them every time, can you plz make hints on the game even suggestions!!! I still haven’t finished this game I bought 5 years ago :(
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Birdy24evaBirdy24eva

Response from developer

Sorry you’re having trouble — email me at help@chainreactiongames.org and I can help you!

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

Game crashes when entering shifty.com/invisible or shifty.com/door/15

Bug

Ryde app shows 'no routes available' preventing progression

Bug

Text message reply interface fails to display responses

Bug

Cloud save reloads prevent continuing gameplay

Bug

Computer/app windows fail to open or display properly

Bug

Screen becomes blurry or frozen when navigating between scenes

Bug

Magnifying glass and mailbox clickable elements unresponsive

Bug

Inventory locked preventing item placement

Bug

Game crashes when rotating device to access phone interface

Bug

Crashes when opening specific messages (HR rep email)

Bug

Decoder grid displays empty with missing elements

Bug

Keyboard remains on screen after typing, blocking puzzle content

Bug

File names overlap and display incorrectly

Bug

Game hangs with background music continuing after exit

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS 14 memory allocation

Bug

Bird box combination numbers too small to read accurately

Bug

Puzzle solutions don't work despite correct answers

Bug

Game crashes on first puzzle when placing items in box

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

In-game hints and walkthrough system accessible without Discord or email

Feature

More frequent content updates and new chapters

Feature

Skip or difficulty adjustment options for challenging puzzles

Feature

Ability to disable music

Feature

Improved hint system with escalating difficulty levels

Feature

Larger, more readable text and UI elements

Feature

Reduced real-time waiting mechanics

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is Circulous?

Circulous is a first-person mystery narrative puzzle game. It focuses on an immersive story where players take on the role of Amanda Trouser, uncovering secrets and solving puzzles within a mysterious company. The game uses animated environments and interactive elements to draw players into the narrative.

What are the key gameplay features of Circulous?

Key features include a compelling first-person narrative, challenging puzzles that test wits and allegiances, and immersive animated environments that utilize parallax movement. The game also incorporates intuitive in-game device interaction, making players feel like they are truly using their device within the game's world.

How is Circulous monetized?

Circulous operates on a 'pay once, play forever' model, indicating a single purchase for the full game experience. The provided data suggests it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

Who is the target audience for Circulous?

This game is designed for players who enjoy deep narrative experiences, engaging mystery plots, and challenging puzzle-solving. It appeals to those who appreciate immersive gameplay that combines story with interactive elements.

What is the story premise of Circulous?

Players step into the shoes of Amanda Trouser, who, after losing her job, finds an unexpected opportunity at a company called Circulous. What begins as a new career quickly evolves into a journey filled with corporate espionage, conspiracy theories, and moral dilemmas, all tied together by challenging puzzles.