BackfireWall

If you enjoy first-person puzzle games and quite fancy jumping into one that puts quirkiness and personality front and centre, then you’ll find a lot to enjoy in Backfirewall. With well-written and acted dialogue and plenty of engaging puzzles to work your way through, it’s a hidden gem that’s well worth seeking out.

Backfirewall_ is a great mix of solid storytelling, clever puzzles, and tech puns. While it offers nothing new to the first-person puzzle genre, it’s a well-crafted experience with a unique premise and an interesting cast of characters.

The popularity of games like Portal and The Stanley Parable has proven that first-person puzzle-platformers with a big emphasis on a smart, comedic plot are something players will always want. As long as the titles deliver in the script and gameplay departments, of course. Many games have tried to emulate the humor seen in Portal, for instance, but very few have managed to properly deliver. Being funny alone isn’t enough; you have to be smart at the same time. You need to deliver a good sto...

You might think twice before installing the next update on your phone after playing Backfirewall_ as it's one immersive adventure.

Backfireall_ is a humorous puzzle game set inside a smartphone with an old OS trying to hold onto power. Thankfully, you will be able to experience this wonderful game in all of its glory on the Steam Deck!