Phonopolis 2026

• WccftechNathan BirchMay 20268.5/10

  Phonopolis is the most beautiful and artfully-constructed game yet from Amanita Design, a studio that knows a thing or two about making such games. Phonopolis perhaps doesn't venture quite as far outside the point 'n' click adventure box as it could, but fans of the genre who don't mind the occasional obtuse puzzle and a short-ish runtime will likely find themselves singing the game's praises.

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• NoobFeedAdsey May 202687/100

  Phonopolis is an excellent example of a game constructed carefully in terms of its narrative, structural design, and gameplay. It bears the signature of Amanita Design but takes things in a very stylized manner. While the game can be loved or disliked, there is certainly enough material in it visually, audibly, and structurally to make it memorable.

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• TheBigBoisZachary HolmesMay 20268.5/10

  Phonopolis is Amanita Design at their most technically ambitious and one of the most visually singular games released in 2026. In an age where AI-generated imagery is making handcrafted art feel like a deliberate protest statement, this cardboard dystopia built frame by painted frame has real weight as an artistic object. The puzzle design rewards tinkerers over logicians, the runtime is short, and the narrator will divide fans of the studio’s earlier wordless work. None of that changes what Phonopolis is: a beautiful, human, thoroughly considered piece of work from a studio that has been making these consistently for decades. Play the free demo first if the price is a concern. You’ll know within twenty minutes whether this is worth $22 of your time. It probably is.

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• TheReviewGeekGreg WheelerMay 20266.5/10

  Amanita’s handmade charm shines through, even if Phonopolis’ uneven puzzle design holds it back.

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