Somniphobia
Been waiting for this since watching the great MARKIPLIER play the demo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jo8ArlWEZY
‘I think this is Dope! Very good. I like it a lot. Very very good.’
When he gets jump scared, you know it’s jumpy!
But it’s much more than that. Caught the first play thru on youtube, and couldn’t stop watching!
(4 videos - spoiler alert!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjG5dCHTyFM
Unique art style. Haunting story. Unforgettable ending.
Ok, now it’s my turn…..Wish me luck, I’m a bit nervous lol.
– Real player with 16.2 hrs in game
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Although disappointing for it to turn out as a Fnaf “clone”, this game is still very good and has many great tricks and moments up it’s sleeve to elevate itself above most others and leave it’s own unique mark. The art style and quality of the in-between night sections are enough to distinguish it and make me wish there was more of them rather than the fnaf-styled gameplay. I’ll be looking forward to whatever this developer might make next.
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
Universe For Sale - Prologue
The prologue of this game is really interesting, I love the atmosphere and the settings are so peculiar and immersive.
The plot seems intriguing, I look forward to the complete game release which I’ll definitely play!
– Real player with 2.0 hrs in game
Read More: Best Hand-drawn Atmospheric Games.
This is a prologue for the game Universe for Sale. A prologue is like a demo. You might be wondering what the difference is between a prologue and a demo. Not much. Both are ways of promoting interest in the full game. The main difference is that a prologue has its own store page and a demo is on the store page of the full game. A developer could theoretically release the same content as both a demo and a prologue.
This prologue gives an introduction to some of the characters in the full game. The full game might have potential, but the prologue is rather short. You talk to a few people and that’s about it. Thumbs up for the easy achievements though.
– Real player with 1.0 hrs in game
Dark Tales from México: Prelude. Just a Dream… with The Sack Man
DARK TALES FROM MÉXICO
This is a saga of 9 short games and a prelude in a 3D survival horror style, based on tales from the real Mexican folklore in which every monster it´s originally a physical sculpture made and painted by hand and then 3D scanned using photogrammetry.
IN THIS EPISODE
You are a young girl who is sleeping and having a nightmare in the middle of which your grandmother appears giving you a key, then a black cat starts talking to you and tells you that if you want to wake up, you must recover, in less than an hour, a dagger that is inside a labyrinth where the Sack Man lives, the monster that steals children from that old legend that your grandmother also told and warns you that this labyrinth is alive, that it changes its shape and that it will protect the monster by showing you your own fears, and that if you fail, you will remain inside the labyrinth forever and you will never wake up again.
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Bioid
Bioid is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from two dreamers.
Owl-like’s Space Library features oddities from across civilizations and the crossroads of worlds. Just open the book, and unknown creatures burst forth or drag you into the book. Worlds collide in the Library! Offering you the opportunity to become a mediator between various funny and paradoxical creatures.
The White Bioid Reef stands out among dimensions. It’s a conglomerate of shape-shifters with powers of telekinesis and gravity control. Open tunnels in the bioplasm and travel through white labyrinths to meet higher-intelligence creatures. Fight the parasitic thorns and world devourers.
Have fun exploring while listening to great ambient music.
Bad Dream: Stories
This game is amazing! I highly recommend if you haven’t tried these games out already!
– Real player with 8.9 hrs in game
Bad Dream: Stories is a collection of older games in the Bad Dream series, in a new, remastered form.
Pros
1. Runs in 60FPS with option for 30FPS.
2. UI looks better and is less cluttered.
3. Graphics are cleaner and sharper.
4. Atmosphere is dense and claustrophobic.
5. Soundtrack is A++.
6. Achievements. Still as bone hard to unlock as they were in BD: Coma.
All in all a really nice remaster, and I can easily recommend this to anyone who likes a point and click game with a very twisted atmosphere.
– Real player with 6.0 hrs in game
Soul Catcher
It’s nice to play a game that doesn’t hand everything to you on a plate. In an age of ultra-high budget productions I’m reminded that sometimes simplicity can produce a compelling game. Some talented individuals with a story to tell, maybe a few puzzles and jump scares along the way make a surprisingly compelling game. Because of the whole horror retro vibe of the game this is definitely one to play with headphones. I have to admit that I took a while to complete this, probably because I’m not that great at puzzle games. I have to admit there were periods of frustration when I was stuck on a few puzzles but to me that makes it all the sweeter when you finally figure it out. Don’t get me wrong, the game isn’t without its flaws. The low-res aesthetic certainly won’t appeal to everyone. Sometimes it feels like the difficulty of the puzzles can suddenly jump without much of a ramp up to them. I think an optional hint mode as an option within each puzzle could help. Checkpoints need to be more evenly spaced as I had to play for a good 30 minutes before I hit my first one. For what the game is, when it was floated on the steam store I thought it was a little expensive. But hey what are Steam sales for! All in all this game is a great reminder that you don’t necessarily need a multi-million pound budget and photo realistic graphics to make a compelling story that’s enjoyable (if a little scary) to play through. Now I just need to complete play throughs with all the other characters XD.
– Real player with 13.6 hrs in game
Yes, I’m aware of the ALL CAPS game this title is similar to.
Are there games out there like Rogue?
Yes, a lot. That is why “Rogue-like” is now a genre.
Am I going to make a federal case out of inspiration?
No, no I am not.
What I will do is say that this game is awesome. It sets up its own unsettling folklore-themed flavor, presented in classic retro-PC style, with some pretty clever puzzles. There are multiple characters, and multiple endings depending on what you do and/or the order you do things in.
– Real player with 5.4 hrs in game
Broken Thorns: West Gate
Shadowgate style game mixed with self-reflective, thoughtful dialogue and options.
Lots of surprises and humor, too.
Some of the artwork is incredible.
Can’t recommend this enough, it’s definitely on my all-time favorites list!
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
Such a nice game, I played this for a while, I love how you reflect in mirror’s, and the story is taking me closer to myself. When you consider all these questions on your own life, not just game progress, it can show you who you really are. How others see you. How weak you are. Worth the price.
– Real player with 1.2 hrs in game
The Dreamwalkers
The Dreamwalkers is a 2D Visual Novel/Point-and-Click Adventure Game in which you can project yourself into the world of Dreams.
You play Morgan, a student in History of the Arts in Paris, who’s life is about to be turned upside down. Along his journey he will meet new friends, whose fate will be into your hands.
Features
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5 acts of an hour each. Perfect for lunch break diversions!
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Highly replayable: the story is divided into 3 mutually exclusive branches, each focused on the relationship between Morgan and one of the Dreamwalkers.
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Romance: will Morgan fall in love with this Dreamwalker or just be friend? Your decision!
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8 different endings depending on choices you’ll have to own up (and no Mass Effect-style: some endings will depend on choices made earlier in the game)
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Explore Dreams: scenes in the world of dreams can be explored in point & click phases to discover more about the universe.
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Original Universe: inspired by Neil Gaiman and Inception, we created a world where myths and reality intertwine.
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Backgrounds and characters drawn by talented artists.
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The original music is a symphony in 5 movements created by a composer and played by an orchestra!
Lunar Axe
Lunar Axe is a point-and-click adventure game with locations and story inspired by real places with incredible hand-drawing art.
STORY
After a big earthquake in the city, ruins of an old building collapse and you end up trapped inside a big abandoned house. Find a way out and unravel the mystery of the inexplicable tremors, meet the guardian spirit of a mystical artifact and learn its relation to recent events, before it’s too late.
IMMERSIVE
Investigate, collect, match clues and objects through various puzzles and HOG scenes. Find historical items that will help you understand the mystery that surrounds the city. Explore different locations based on real environments that offer a perfect combination of legend and history, learning more about the real facts that inspired the game with a gallery of references.
PUZZLES
You must solve puzzles and explore different environments to find a mystical weapon and discover the mystery behind earthquakes that are destroying the city.
Features in full version:
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35+ Diferent scenes based on real locations
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30+ Puzzles and HOG scenes
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Amazing hand-drawn 2D art
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Original soundtrack
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History inspired by Brazilian folklore
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Bonus material with storyline references
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Prevent the destruction of the city of São Luís
The Sacred Acorn
Explore the furthest reaches of an enchanted land
A mysterious force known only as the Chaos has begun creeping into the once peaceful Tansira, infecting the land and corrupting everything it touches. It’s spreading fast, from the lush Emerald Thicket all the way to the Roaring Tundra. Nothing is safe from it’s corruption; the landscape is withering, friends are turning on each other, and once beautiful havens are becoming desiccated wastelands. There is only one that can stop this calamity before it’s too late… you.
The Sacred Acorn is a beautiful top down adventure that will take you on a journey across a vast enchanted world. Explore ancient forests, mysterious caves, frigid tundras, murky swamps, and deadly volcanoes. Fight fearsome monsters, befriend cute and strange creatures, unlock new powers
and discover long lost ancient secrets to save your tribe.
Can you purge the Chaos in time?
Game features
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Top-down 2D action adventure with challenging combat
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You are a squirrel! Brave, adorable and uniquely gifted
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Explore an expansive world full of beautiful vistas and hidden secrets
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Cute, charming and strange creatures ready to greet you around every corner
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Enemies galore! Fight formidable trees that move, vicious shells that shoot spikes and many many more
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Find out about the powerful Essence and how you can weave your adventure with it
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Listen to a beautiful soundtrack, hand crafted to fill every moment with wonder and excitement
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Puzzles and secrets hide all over Tansira - what mysteries will you find?