# Follow the meaning

> A strange mystery

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6740814979](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6740814979)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6740814979`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Second Maze
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (90 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-16
- **First published:** 2025-04-09
- **Size:** 286 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-the-meaning/id6740814979)
- **Website:** [https://www.secondmaze.com/](https://www.secondmaze.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.secondmaze.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.secondmaze.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

A desperate letter summons detective Paul Trilby to a peculiar island town, divided by a wall and ruled by a Hospital. Regular citizens get admitted and then return without their memories. A sinister conspiracy is afoot. Can you get to the bottom of this mystery?

Use wit, curiosity and lateral thinking to puzzle your way towards a solution, helped by the local citizens you meet along the way. Remember that there is always a grain of truth in the local gossip. 

Follow the Meaning is a surreal, hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure inspired by classic titles like Samorost and the Rusty Lake series.  

Features

■ Hand-drawn art brings the offbeat world to life
■ Whimsical worldbuilding with a sinister undertone
■ Atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar
■ A twisted mystery that awaits your diligent inspection
■ 1.5 hours average playtime

## Rankings

- #144,504 — Overall
- #30 — The Best New Puzzle Games

## Review summary

Overview: Visually striking with a Rusty Lake vibe, the game earns praise for hand-drawn art and clever puzzles, and many players hope for more content or a sequel. Still, multiple reviews note the game is short for its price and can be unstable, with crashes reported. Opinions on the story and atmosphere vary: some call it weak or incoherent, others enjoy the cliffhanger and potential future chapters. Puzzles can feel sparse or under-connected to the narrative. Overall, strong visuals and puzzle design are tempered by pacing and stability concerns.

### Pros

- Stunning hand-drawn art and a distinctive visual style.
- Clever, inventive puzzles with quirky twists.
- Strong mood and atmosphere with a charming, Rusty Lake–inspired vibe.
- Story hints and cliffhanger that suggest future content or a sequel.

### Cons

- Too short / overpriced for the amount of gameplay.
- Crashes and stability issues reported on startup or early play.
- Weak or incoherent story/atmosphere according to multiple reviewers.
- Puzzles can feel sparse or not well integrated with the narrative.

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