The Manhole: CD-ROM Masterpiece Edition

The Manhole: CD-ROM Masterpiece Edition (1994, Windows/Mac) is the kind of game that makes you feel like you’ve fallen into a dream. Created by the same minds behind Myst, it’s a whimsical, surreal journey through talking animals, impossible staircases, and childlike wonder. There’s no score, no death, no rush — just pure exploration. It’s like wandering through the pages of a storybook powered by imagination and high-resolution curiosity. Perfect for anyone who believes games don’t always need goals to be magical.