Red Frame is a Witnessian puzzle game where every red frame you find has a conundrum for you to solve
Red Frame is a newly announced puzzle game inspired by The Witness, featuring a time manipulation mechanic set within a buried mansion. The game challenges players to discover and solve puzzles hidden throughout the environment, each marked by distinctive red frames. Each frame presents a unique puzzle conundrum.
The game was unveiled at Thinky Direct, an event showcasing cerebral, puzzle-focused gaming experiences. The presentation demonstrated multiple puzzles showcasing the game’s design approach, emphasizing contemplative, thoughtful gameplay rather than action-oriented mechanics.
Red Frame appears to refine the environmental puzzle formula popularized by The Witness, with its structured approach to marking puzzle locations making discovery more intuitive while maintaining exploration elements. The game’s buried mansion setting suggests atmospheric environmental storytelling may complement the puzzle-solving experience. The focus on “thinky” gameplay positions it squarely in the contemplative puzzle game space, appealing to players seeking mental challenges and deliberate design over reflexive action.