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Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …

What works

  • Engaging satirical story and humor
  • Well-crafted puzzles with hint system
  • High-quality voice acting and graphics
  • Nostalgic point-and-click gameplay
  • Accessible and enjoyable for adventure fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Some mini-games require fast reflexes and lack skip option
  • Occasional obtuse or illogical puzzles
  • Linear gameplay with backtracking
  • Main character perceived as naive or unrelatable
  • Some technical bugs and translation issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cleo - a pirate's tale

  • Loco Motive

  • Hidden Object 6-in-1 bundle

  • Hidden Object Bundle 4 in 1

  • Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride

  • Randal's Monday

Less thrilling

Games that feels like Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love but with less suspense and thrill

  • The Tiny Bang Story

  • Deponia

  • The Inner World

  • Darkestville Castle

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

  • The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

More expressive

Games that feels like Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love but with more self-expression and customization

  • TOHU

  • Chaos on Deponia

  • My Brother Rabbit

  • Simon the Sorcerer Origins

  • Stick it to The Man!

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice

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Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026