Game Rant

12 Minutes

12 Minutes was developed by Luís António and is an adventure game that almost entirely takes place within a small apartment. That's not the only unique thing about this game, however, as players have to try and solve a mystery by ascertaining clues and information within 10-minute cycles. 

12 Minutes
12 Minutes

Platform(s)
PC , PS4 , PS5 , Switch , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
August 19, 2021
Developer(s)
Luis Antonio
Publisher(s)
Annapurna Interactive
Genre(s)
Adventure
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

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