The new game from the makers of Botanicula and Chuchel is like 1984 meets the Keystone Kops, but in a way that actually works
Phonopolis, the latest game from Amanita Design, has been released and is receiving positive feedback. The game features a protagonist named Felix who navigates a totalitarian regime with a humorous twist. Players engage in straightforward puzzles while exploring themes inspired by Orwell and Čapek.
- ▪Phonopolis is developed by Amanita Design, known for their previous titles like Botanicula and Chuchel.
- ▪The game follows Felix, who accidentally opposes a totalitarian regime that seeks to control the populace.
- ▪Players encounter slapstick humor and straightforward puzzles, with no real penalties for failure.
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Games Adventure The new game from the makers of Botanicula and Chuchel is like 1984 meets the Keystone Kops, but in a way that actually works News By Andy Chalk published 25 May 2026 Phonopolis is out now, and it's every bit as good as I'd hoped—if a tad grim. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Amanita Design) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I'm a little bit behind on this one—it launched last week—but Phonopolis, the new game from Amanita Design, is out, and as a longtime fan of the studio I am very pleased to say that so far, it's pretty great.I…
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