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Kill The Clock

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93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Kill The Clock is a single player role playing game with mystery, thriller and anime themes. It was developed by Happy Slugs and was released on June 4, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Enter the shadowy streets of mid-1900s Europe as a vengeful protagonist, only to find your nemesis slain by another's hand. Framed for a crime you didn't commit, unravel the mystery of your enemy's demise while navigating a web of deceit and betrayal. With each playthrough, discover new killers and methods, all while racing to clear your name. Will you solve the case, or become the next vi…

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story13 positive mentions
  • Intriguing and well-crafted murder mystery story with a unique time-loop concept and multiple twists keeping players engaged.
  • Beautiful anime-style art and character designs that enhance the atmosphere and immersion of the game.
  • Engaging gameplay mechanics including stat checks, dice rolls, character customization, and replayability with multiple endings influenced by player choices.
  • Currently incomplete with only two chapters released; long wait times and slow updates have frustrated some players.
  • Certain dialogue and narrative elements can feel silly or inconsistent, occasionally breaking immersion and making some story branches less believable.
  • Some gameplay and UI quirks such as inability to save during dialogue, inconsistent controls, limited disguise options without DLC, and the autosave system overriding manual saves.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its intriguing murder mystery set within a unique time loop framework, featuring engaging characters and meaningful choices that impact the narrative. Players appreciate the suspense, plot twists, and replayability, expressing strong interest in uncovering secrets and progressing through future chapters. Overall, the story effectively combines mystery, suspense, and decision-making to create an immersive and compelling experience.

    • “The story, the tension, and the feeling that your choices actually matter make it unforgettable.”
    • “If you enjoy story-driven games, time loops, and decision-making with real consequences, this one is absolutely worth your time.”
    • “The characters are interesting and compelling, the story and mysteries are exciting even without the time loop element, and then the time loop element has me wanting to see what happens even more!”
    • “I'm a nobody who broke into this house to snoop around a crime scene... it's assuming I picked detective (which would make sense on this branch of storytelling).”
    • “I don't really want to skip the story to go to a save point if I had to leave to do something mid-dialogue.”
    • “Decent premise, some promising plot hooks with early foreshadowing, and plausible motives are laid out for each crime.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines investigation, stat checks, and a dice-rolling mechanic that adds an enjoyable element of randomness without being overly punishing. While players appreciate the core mechanics and narrative choices, some desire more varied mini-games and customizable disguise options for greater depth and replayability. Overall, the mix of murder mystery, visual novel elements, and light RNG is engaging for fans of the genre.

    • “The dice mechanic is fun and not too punishing.”
    • “The game itself offers different mechanics such as investigation and heart check, which is kind of like a stat check on how people are feeling or looking.”
    • “If you are a fan of murder mystery, enjoy visual novels with some RNG gameplay and stats involved, and want Steam achievements, then I highly recommend checking out this game.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a simple yet attractive art style that perfectly complements the atmosphere. Character designs are praised and contribute to an overall visually appealing experience.

    • “I really like the art style and the character designs.”
    • “I've really enjoyed everything about this game so far, from the art style to the characters to the plot!”
    • “The art style is simple but fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight the game’s clever and mysterious design as key factors contributing to its strong replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.

    • “It’s clever, mysterious, and full of replay value.”
    • “Good replayability.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-crafted, effectively matching the mood of each scene without becoming repetitive or annoying, even after extended play. Tracks range from investigative melodies to relaxed beats, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

    • “The music matches the mood of every scene perfectly.”
    • “Regarding the music, the tracks are great to listen to, varying from the investigative mood to the more chill, relaxed beat while hanging out at the Daybreaker pub, where Kenneth works.”
    • “The music also isn't jarring like other games of this genre, so the fact it's looping just fills the background void without grating on your nerves after the 100th repetition.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the character designs and art style, noting that the visual presentation contributes positively to the character development.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is effectively conveyed through a simple art style that complements the game's overall mood perfectly.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is praised for its engaging writing, which effectively maintains players' curiosity and emotional investment throughout the experience.

    • “The writing kept me curious and emotionally invested the whole time.”
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Kill The Clock is a role playing game with mystery, thriller and anime themes.

Kill The Clock is available on PC and Windows.

Kill The Clock was released on June 4, 2025.

Kill The Clock was developed by Happy Slugs.

Kill The Clock has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Kill The Clock for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Kill The Clock is a single player game.

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