AdventureFit check
Is Station 117 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Mystery fans who want clue-based exploration rather than combat
- Adventure players who prefer puzzle solving over action sequences
- Players who want a guided investigation with an optional hint system
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than investigation and puzzles
- Those wanting an open-ended adventure instead of a directed mystery with defined clues
- Players looking for an RPG with character progression and party systems
Our take on Station 117
Its defining setup is a first-person investigation inside a classified research station located on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, where progress comes from connecting clues and solving puzzles.
What is Station 117?
Station 117 is a first-person point-and-click mystery adventure set in a classified research facility on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.
Players enter the station as Franklin Gates, an amateur marine biologist driven by curiosity, after something goes wrong inside. The investigation involves finding clues and solving puzzles while exploring the facility and uncovering what happened. A camera tool supports clue tracking and puzzle solving, while a hint system provides assistance when progress stalls. The game includes automatic saving and nine save slots. Sound effects and a soundtrack accompany the exploration. The vendor also states that the game contains no in-app purchases.
How Station 117 plays
- 01Clue-Finding Camera
- A camera tool supports tracking clues and working through puzzles.
- 02Puzzle Hint System
- An integrated hint feature provides guidance when progress stalls.
- 03Multiple Save Slots
- Progress can be stored across nine separate save slots.
- 04Automatic Saving
- The game saves progress automatically during play.
- 05No In-App Purchases
- The vendor states that the game contains no in-app purchases.
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Station 117: platforms & release
Is Station 117 worth it?
It is worth it if: mystery fans who want clue-based exploration rather than combat. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than investigation and puzzles.
Where can I download Station 117?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Station 117's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Station 117 on?
Windows and macOS.
