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HiKing Mind Studio · Published by Second Maze · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 94% positive (1,042 reviews) · 16 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Follow the meaning is a surreal point-and-click puzzle adventure. Join detective Paul Trilby as he works to unravel the mysteries of a peculiar town, seemingly ruled by the local Hospital. Over the wall and behind tightly shut gates, a dark secret lies in wait…
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Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More under £5 games
Explore a town shrouded in enigma and solve intricate puzzles from detective Paul Trilby’s perspective. Unravel the secrets behind the Hospital’s control, all while navigating through a surreal point-and-click adventure.
About this game
A desperate letter summons detective Paul Trilby to a peculiar island town, divided by a wall and ruled by a Hospital. Regular citizens get admitted and then return without their memories. A sinister conspiracy is afoot. Can you get to the bottom of this mystery?
Follow the meaning is a surreal, hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure inspired by classic titles like Samorost and the Rusty Lake series.
Use wit, curiosity and lateral thinking to puzzle your way towards a solution, helped by the citizens you meet along the way. Remember that there is always a grain of truth in the local gossip.
A short, strange, satisfying adventure for those in search of something different.
Features
■ Hand-drawn art brings the offbeat world to life
■ Whimsical worldbuilding with a sinister undertone
■ Atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar
■ A twisted mystery that awaits your diligent inspection
■ 1.5 hours average playtime
🔎 You can already start Paul_Trilby's investigation by visiting the Follow the meaning website (link in sidebar) 🖥️
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8+
- Processor: 2.4GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
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Follow the meaning is 44% OFF in the Steam Summer Sale!
The Steam Summer Sale brings on scorching 44% OFF discounts at Second Maze! Join Detective Trilby and investigate the mysterious little town and the looming local hospital of Follow the meaning, now 40% OFF in the Steam Summer Sale!Ps. If you haven't yet, make sure to check out Falling Apart, the latest game announced by HiKing Mind and please remember to Wishlist to help support the devs on their new project!Read full article on Community Announcements (BloodRaven)AnnouncementsOfficial
We are working on our new game: Falling Apart! 🪱
Detectives! 🕵️ We’re very excited to finally share what we've been working on after our debut game, Follow the meaning! Please check out 🪱 Falling Apart 👁️ in collaboration with the awesome team at Second Maze! ✨ Every Wishlist is greatly appreciated! 🌀Prepare to step into Steve's shattered mind through hypnotherapy and confront his fractured memories in this disturbing, atmospheric point-and-click puzzle adventure. 😵 In the meantime, descend deeper into your trance by visiting www.secondmaze.com 🔍Read full article on Community Announcements (BloodRaven)AnnouncementsOfficial
Follow the meaning is 40% OFF in the Steam Spring Sale!
Detectives, spring has arrived on the shores of Paul Trilby's little insular town with a sunny discount of 40% OFF for Follow the meaning for the entire Steam Spring Sale!*Sale ends on March 26thRead full article on Community Announcements (BloodRaven)AnnouncementsOfficial
Follow the meaning is NOW 34% OFF in the Game Over T1D! Steam Sale!
🔎 Follow the meaning is NOW 34% OFF in the Game Over T1D! Steam Sale from Breakthrough T1D Play! 🕵️We’re very proud to have Follow the meaning be part of over 50 amazing games & DLCs, all available at HUGE discounts! And in even better news, all games involved will be donating to Breakthrough T1D to help find cures for type 1 diabetes! 💙 Enjoy a grand adventure with Paul and other incredible characters for a great price and a wonderful cause from today all the way till February 19th! 🤩🎮https://store.steampowered.com/sale/gameovert1dsale2026Read full article on Community Announcements (BloodRaven)AnnouncementsOfficial
Follow the meaning is 44% OFF in the Steam Winter Sale! ❄️
Detectives, the winter holidays have arrived on the shores of Paul Trilby's little insular town with a festive discount of 44% OFF for Follow the meaning for the entire Steam Winter Sale! 🎄P.S. You can browse all our holiday discounts on the brand new dedicated Rusty Lake Winter Sale page, which not only holds discounts of up to 44% OFF on all our Rusty Lake catalogue of games, but also our premium games published through Second Maze! 🎁Read full article on Community Announcements (BloodRaven)
