Phil in the Mirror

Phil in the Mirror is a mystery game about escaping a repeating corridor in a subtly distorted space. Starting on the 9th floor, you inspect each corridor for anomalies and decide which elevator to take. Finding anomalies is both dangerous and necessary to open new paths.

Observe and proceed

If you find an anomaly, turn back immediately and take the elevator you came from. If you see nothing wrong, use the elevator at the corridor’s end to reach the next floor. Breaking these rules prevents you from going down to the next floor, so careful observation is your means of survival.

Use the phenomena

Anomalies are more than visual differences: they can provide clues and open routes through the building. A ringing phone can invite you into a story, while rising water can create a crisis and bring forgotten clues to the surface. You interpret what each phenomenon means and use that understanding to reach new spaces.

Uncover the building’s mystery

The building extends beyond its corridors, with clues and phenomena leading to different areas hidden within it. This structure, described as “Metroidbrainia,” makes what you decipher and encounter the keys to unlocking more of the world. Documents, puzzles and anomalies connect to the building’s central story, and your reasoning helps piece together its truth.