TimeOut

About

TimeOut casts you as a struggling detective in a metropolis where time is the only currency. Hunt for a black-market dealer peddling counterfeit hours in a world where every second counts. The game leans into point-and-click exploration with a focus on environmental storytelling. Neon-lit visuals and a tense synth score build a dystopian mood while dialogue choices shape how you navigate the system's rigid rules. Built entirely by one developer over two semesters this student project packs a polished punch. The solo effort shows in tight pacing and resourceful design without sacrificing atmosphere. Available on PC Linux and Mac the game runs lean but delivers a sharp 3-4 hour narrative experience. Community threads praise its ambitious scope for an indie effort with some calling the time-as-currency hook "refreshing in its simplicity."

Storyline

In a city where the lives of humans are subjected to a time based currency system, you play the role of a hard up detective who goes on the hunt for a seller of fake time.