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The Witness

The Witness

by Thekla, inc.

581 ratings
448 reviews
#67 in paid Puzzle
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๐Ÿงฉ Puzzle
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 21, 2017
  • January 2, 2026

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Thekla, inc.
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๐Ÿ“ˆno. 67
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About

Explore a mysterious island filled with over 500 unique puzzles. Uncover clues to regain your memory and find your way home in this open-world adventure. The game respects your intelligence with no filler content.

โœ“Open-world exploration
โœ“Over 500 unique puzzles
โœ“Memory recovery narrative
โœ“Intelligent puzzle design
โœ“Single-player experience
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Witness. Based on 581 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • ๐ŸŒŸStunning graphics and visuals
  • ๐Ÿง Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
  • ๐ŸŒณImmersive open-world exploration
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธExcellent value for the price
  • ๐ŸŒSeamless cross-device sync

Negative things

  • ๐ŸคขCauses motion sickness for some users
  • ๐Ÿ”‹High battery consumption
  • ๐Ÿค–Repetitive puzzle mechanics
  • ๐ŸคฏExtremely difficult puzzles with unclear solutions
  • ๐ŸงญConfusing navigation and lack of guidance
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What's New in The Witness

1.98

January 2, 2026

We have fixed a rare crash during startup.

Charts

Top Paid

๐Ÿ“ˆย 67+9

Puzzle games

This game rose +9 positions in Puzzle games chart.

Last updated on September 8, 2026.

Top Paid

๐Ÿ“ˆย 104+25

Adventure games

This game rose +25 positions in Adventure games chart.

Last updated on September 8, 2026.

User reviews

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Severe Nausea & Motion Sickness

I feel so nauseous after barely playing for 1/2 an hour.
MegmegssMegmegss

Waste of Money

The app was super glitchy, locking multiple times. Tried to reach out to app support and landed me on a page with no support options.
RubyJones4RubyJones4

Better than I imagined

This has been such a brilliant experience, such a challenging little game that is so unassuming and simple at first. There are multiple layers of adventure and puzzle and some challenges have had us stumped for days. Weโ€™ve loved every minute and havenโ€™t reached the end as yet; couldnโ€™t recommend this game enough.
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LivvyqwertyLivvyqwerty

60fps?

Wir haben nun 2026 und das Spiel lรคuft noch immer nur mit 30fps. Warum!?
SMSerSMSer

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Mi-wakaMi-waka
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent crashes and save file loss

Bug

Unresponsive puzzles and controls

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Automatic brightness adjustment issues

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add virtual joystick or controller support

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Provide more in-game hints and tutorials

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Optimize performance and battery life

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Improve accessibility for colorblind and hearing-impaired players

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FAQ

What is The Witness about?

The Witness is a single-player game where you wake up alone on a mysterious island filled with puzzles. Your goal is to explore the island, solve these puzzles, and uncover clues to regain your memory and find your way home.

How many puzzles are in The Witness?

The game features over 500 puzzles spread across dozens of locations on the island. Each puzzle is designed to introduce a new idea or mechanic, ensuring a fresh challenge throughout the experience.

Is The Witness a free game?

No, The Witness is a paid application. It is a premium game that offers a full, uninterrupted experience without ads or in-app purchases.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect an open-world exploration experience focused on solving a wide variety of puzzles. The game is designed to respect the player's intelligence, offering no filler content and focusing on unique puzzle mechanics.