The Imaginary Circle: A Narrative Puzzle Adventure in an Abandoned Prison

5/6/2026, 5:55:19 PM

Release date: 9/23/2022

Tags: #exploration #incremental #hidden-object #interactive-fiction #visual-novel #puzzle #point-&-click #3d #comic-book #isometric #story-rich #dialogue-heavy

User Reviews

Score: 83%6 user reviews
Review Count: 6 reviews
Fetched At: 5/6/2026, 5:55:20 PM

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Japan Price: ¥520
Global Price: $4.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/10/2026, 3:44:10 AM

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Key highlight

The Imaginary Circle is a narrative puzzle adventure set in an abandoned prison, lasting about 1.5 hours. Combine items and make crucial decisions to uncover the mystery.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5

Comfortable play target

15,600 pts(~130% above spec of 12,000 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i3-1220PE15,664 pts Intel Core i3-1220P15,680 pts Intel Core i3-14100F15,426 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

DirectX 11 compatible with 2GB RAM

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

The Imaginary Circle is a narrative-driven experience that plunges players into the oppressive atmosphere of an abandoned prison. Lasting approximately an hour and a half, this game explores themes of law, guilt, and the consequences of crucial decisions. Players must navigate the decaying prison, a structure shaped like a cube with four faces, using their ingenuity to overcome obstacles.

Highlights

Narrative Focus: A story-rich experience centered on weighty themes and player choices.
Interactive Puzzles: Combine objects and make critical decisions to progress through the prison.
Exploration: Discover the secrets of an abandoned prison, a unique cube-like structure.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, puzzle-solving, and interactive fiction. If you appreciate games that make your decisions feel impactful and offer a concise, engaging story, The Imaginary Circle might be for you.