Indie · May 1, 2013
FEZ (2013)
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.
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Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 15.6k Steam reviews | Top 18% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 93% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 37% |
| Metacritic | 91/100 | Genre average 77 — top 5% of Indie titles |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 85% for session depth among Indie |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Platformer · 1.2k
- Indie · 1.2k
- Puzzle · 1.2k
- Pixel Graphics · 769
- Exploration · 742
- Great Soundtrack · 609
- Singleplayer · 490
- Adventure · 412
- Casual · 322
- Mystery · 283
- Puzzle-Platformer · 277
- 2D · 244
- Beautiful · 204
- Relaxing · 188
- Atmospheric · 151
Indie releases from 2013
16 Indie titles launched in 2013 — top 6 by review volume.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
93%Very Positive · 15.6k reviews
14.5k positive · 1.1k negative
Metacritic
91/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.7/10
Curator recommendations
11.3k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
- English
- German
- French
- Italian
- Korean
- Spanish - Spain
- Traditional Chinese
- Japanese
- Portuguese - Portugal
Press Quotes
'Fez is joyful. [...] There's a lot to be said for a game that can make a grown woman squeal with glee dozens of times in a playthrough (especially a game that doesn't star Hello Kitty). In short, the long wait for Fez is entirely worth it. Play it, and I dare you not to smile.' 100% – Joystiq 'The game's unique artwork, its perspective-shift mechanic, its nostalgia for the 16-bit years and its bewitchingly strange setting all exist in…
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
12
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 1, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Polytron Corporation |
| Publisher | Trapdoor |
| Base price | $3.39 -66% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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