Terrorarium blends a quirky aesthetic, dark comedy tone, and surprisingly challenging gameplay into a fun puzzle strategy title, even if the execution is a tad uneven.

Terrorarium borrows heavily from other larger titles, and due to poor execution and lack of polish, never really steps out from those shadows.

While Terrorarium comes with a delightful morbidness and some style, it’s not engaging to play. Escorting the Moguus loses its luster fast and becomes frustrating. There’s a repelling quality to the game that can’t be saved by its comedy or art. Terrarium feels more akin to a tool, something to introduce game students to puzzle design. Maybe it works fine for someone who wants to learn design, but I can’t stand playing the game itself beyond ten minutes at a time. In theory, it’s a wacky puzzle. In practice, it’s an unfun slog.