Kandinhale

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Kandinhale is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Victor Díez Bildosola and was released on May 8, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Kandinhale is a story-driven short RPG game in which you'll have to escape from the clutches of Kandinhale, the company that owns almost the entire consumable market in this idyllic candy world.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and engaging characters, enhancing the overall experience.
Multiple endings and optional lore encourage replayability and deeper exploration of the story.
The narrative tackles complex themes like corporate exploitation and addiction, delivered through solid writing and atmosphere.

The game has a one-hour time limit that may be stressful for players who need more time to read or process text.
There is currently no settings menu to adjust audio or remap controls, which could frustrate some players.
The menu design does not reflect the visual tone of the game, creating a disconnect for players.

story
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The game's story effectively combines tension and urgency, enhanced by a fitting atmospheric soundtrack, while exploring complex themes like corporate exploitation and addiction. Players can choose to engage deeply with the rich worldbuilding and character backstories or focus on the main plot, which centers on a straightforward escape narrative. The diverse and likable cast adds depth, making the overall storytelling experience both engaging and memorable.
- “You have one hour to complete a part of the game, which adds tension and urgency in a way that fits the story’s tone.”
- “There is a good amount of worldbuilding to be found in all of the optional notes and the story-relevant texts and interactions.”
- “The story tackles tough topics like corporate exploitation, burnout, and addiction without ever feeling forced.”
- “The story around the player character is somewhat simple, mainly being focused on escaping, but the surrounding cast of characters from the other victims to the employees is very interesting, each rather likable with their own quirks and backstory.”
- “The story around the player character is somewhat simple, mainly being focused on escaping, but the surrounding cast of characters from the other victims to the employees is very interesting, each rather likable with their own quirks and backstory.”
humor
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The game features beautiful artwork complemented by a wealth of humorous secrets that provide entertaining insights into the characters.
- “The game's art is beautiful and filled with funny secrets that lead to hilarious explanations about the characters.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling, making even the most serious moments light-hearted.”
replayability
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The game offers decent replayability, primarily due to its multiple endings, which encourage players to explore different outcomes and experiences.
- “An enjoyable puzzle horror game with some replay value due to the different endings.”
- “The multiple paths and choices make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to explore different strategies, making it worth replaying.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by subtle and moody music that complements the story, alongside solid writing that prioritizes immersion over exposition. The distinct and colorful art style effectively balances cuteness with an unsettling edge, contributing to the overall horror ambiance.
- “The music fits the atmosphere nicely—subtle and moody, just what the story needs.”
- “Everything is delivered through solid writing and atmosphere rather than exposition.”
- “Distinct and colorful, the art style is a good fit for this type of game, cute while being just off-putting enough to sell the horror atmosphere.”
character development
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Reviewers highlight that the character designs exhibit numerous strengths, contributing positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character designs have a multitude of strong points to them.”
- “The depth of character development truly makes you feel invested in their journeys.”
- “Each character evolves in a way that feels organic and meaningful.”
graphics
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The game's graphics feature a charming and distinct art style that effectively enhances its horror atmosphere, combining colorful visuals with a slightly unsettling edge. This appealing aesthetic helps the free game stand out despite its short length.
- “A lovely art style and interesting setting helps this free game stand out quite a bit, even with its brevity.”
- “Distinct and colorful, the art style is a good fit for this type of game, cute while being just off-putting enough to sell the horror atmosphere.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features an engaging real-time progression mechanic that adds excitement, but it may pose challenges for players who require more time to read or process information, such as those with dyslexia. A toggle option for this mechanic could enhance accessibility and improve the overall experience.
- “One of the most interesting mechanics is the real-time progression in certain segments.”
- “That said, it could be stressful for players who need more time to read or process text—especially those with dyslexia, for example—so having a toggle for this mechanic would be a great addition in the future.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its subtle and moody quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the story. Overall, the soundtrack is considered quite good.
- “The music fits the atmosphere nicely—subtle and moody, just what the story needs.”
- “Overall, the soundtrack is quite good as well.”