Locator Puts an Alien Twist on the Detective Puzzle Genre
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari is a new Steam puzzle game that combines GeoGuessr mechanics with sci-fi detective work on an alien planet. Players must analyze photos, journals, and maps to track down a lost astronaut.
GeoGuessr fans looking for a fresh spin on location hunting should keep an eye on Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari, an upcoming Steam mystery developed by Empty Exhibit and published by Playstack. Recently featured in a hands-on preview by Polygon, the game trades Earth's streets for a detailed alien world, tasking players with finding a missing astronaut by analyzing her expedition photos, journal entries, and stellar maps. You have to cross-reference landscape details, native flora, and ancient sailing routes left behind by an extinct alien civilization to pinpoint her exact coordinates.
The gameplay relies on a clever verification loop where you must place three location pins correctly before unlocking the next batch of clues and story beats. It is a satisfyingly cerebral experience that leans heavily into deductive reasoning without the pressure of fast reflexes or combat. Alongside the geography puzzles, the narrative weaves in a sci-fi mystery involving black holes and lost history, creating a slower-paced detective game that rewards patience and close observation.
For communities that love collaborative puzzle-solving on streams or Discord servers, titles like this offer a great social viewing dynamic. Watching a creator stare at an alien constellation note for twenty minutes while chat frantically tries to help is standard modern entertainment. Locator proves that thoughtful puzzle design can carve out a unique space on Steam without needing blockbuster budgets.
Tags: Steam, Puzzle Games, PC Gaming, Indie Games
Original article: Polygon