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Incoherence: Dark RoomsWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Adventure about exploring interconnected rooms drawn from your memories.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Incoherence: Dark Rooms (7h 5m in total). The problem that came up most: per-room stability cost drains moves during exploration and backtracking, in 5 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 5m analysed · English, French · analysed in the week of 26 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 59
- Ideas
- 8
- Highlights
- 22
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 188 in all.
Read what they actually saidFull report with quotes and VOD links · $49Events and lists
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- Stream 1, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 2, 58 min analysed: 21 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
- Stream 3, 56 min analysed: 20 problems, 10 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 4, 48 min analysed: 18 problems, 5 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 5, 40 min analysed: 17 problems, 11 highlights.
- Stream 6, 49 min analysed: 24 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 8 highlights.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 3 highlights.
- Stream 8, 54 min analysed: 14 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 8 highlights.
Problems (59)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #40Frustration
per-room stability cost drains moves during exploration and backtracking
5 of 8 streams · 9 moments
9 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
poem and picture box code is hard to decode
4 of 8 streams · 14 moments
14 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
nursery animal shape puzzle rules and clue mapping unclear
3 of 8 streams · 10 moments
10 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
room drafting rules not explained on first run
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
unclear which items and progress persist across resets or death
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
volume sliders do not change what is heard
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
bolt aim and throw controls are not explained
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
empty room deck makes progress look blocked
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
how to use or equip picked up items is not obvious
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
enemy following, chasing and detection behaviour unclear
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
in-game notepad goes unnoticed until chat mentions it
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
room placement and orientation cannot be controlled, blocking connections
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
clock puzzle gives no feedback on the chosen time
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
iteration ended suddenly with no prior warning
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
hallway poster clue leaves player stuck
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
demo systems take too long to learn without a tutorial
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
rooms too dark to see even on brighter settings
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
cornered by basement enemy with no jump or weapon
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
nursery animal order puzzle lacks enough clues
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
ambiguous object count in the artwork lock puzzle
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
game keeps running during room selection
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
basement threat causes panic
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
death resets progress during puzzle work
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
alt tab breaks fullscreen and changes resolution
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
object near bedroom lamp visibly shifts like a rendering glitch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
frame rate stays at 60 despite a higher cap
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
visual flicker on lock animation and hallway floor
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
map color coding has no legend
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
item purpose unknown until picked up or used
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
counting clues lack context for how to use them
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
death from zero stability feels unexplained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
room unlock screen advances without player input
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
data entry popup unrelated to what the player is inspecting
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
unclear which switch controls which lamp
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
unclear which audio slider controls voice messages
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
no clear way to confirm a code on the safe
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
no interaction prompt on nursery objects
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
unclear whether keys are generic or tied to specific locks
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
no obvious way to end the day
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
lights cannot be used in the tunnels room
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
key appears in an already searched room without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
sitting in the chair looks like dying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
motion and cinematic options show no clear difference
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
storage closet purpose unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
unclear where the first film gets developed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Confusion
unclear whether lights draw monsters
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Confusion
clean inspection view for artwork found late
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Confusion
cause of the music cue is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Confusion
scenery container looks interactive but is not
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
dark rooms and hard to find light switches
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
drafted rooms often close off the path
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
wanted room not offered in the draft
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
memory and note taking load is heavy for some players
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
items are gone after a chair reset
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
sitting in a chair restarts the iteration by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
notepad does not accept the text the player wants
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
stability restore wasted when near the cap
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
thrown bolts cannot be recovered
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
crouch and stand transitions feel slow
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (8)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #64Comparison
room drafting structure likened to the game it borrows from
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Suggestion
idea for an invisible monster tracked by footprints and sound
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Suggestion
sprint requires holding shift with no toggle option
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Suggestion
bathroom has no mirror
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Suggestion
no way to cancel out of the room selection screen
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Comparison
protagonist strongly resembles a well known shooter heroine
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Comparison
basement enemy recalls zombies from an older stealth series
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Comparison
compared to another puzzle horror detective game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (22)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #68Highlight
room interiors and props are praised for detail
5 of 8 streams · 10 moments
10 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Highlight
poem picture counting code is satisfying to crack
4 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Highlight
monster jumpscares and encounters deliver effective tension
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Highlight
dog featured in the house is a favourite touch
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Highlight
opening cinematic sets the mood
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
detective and horror genre mix is enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Highlight
chair reset and toolbox rules click once understood
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
several monster types tied to drafted rooms
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
parody titles and poster references reward inspection
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
turning on room lights feels rewarding
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
clock bedtime puzzle is quick and satisfying to solve
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
drafting rooms feels like construction
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
answering machine message lands as a story twist
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
end of run stats are fun to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
notepad available on every screen is welcome
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
settings menu looks clean
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
iteration framing of the opening is appealing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
bolt distraction lures monsters as expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
gamepad support appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Highlight
door layout preview on the draft screen is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Highlight
separate notes category for verses is welcomed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Highlight
persistent storage between runs is welcomed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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