PIG

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PIG is a single player action game. It was developed by DEADline Studios and was released on September 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In a final bid to cheat death, you challenge The Alleyman to a high-stakes dice game where every roll could be your last.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features solid design work and an engaging atmosphere, making it a fun and immersive experience.
The character design of the Alleyman is visually appealing, and the writing adds depth to the gameplay.
Despite its short length, the game effectively creates a sense of existential dread and offers a unique twist on the dice game concept.

The gameplay can feel repetitive, and achieving 100% completion may seem like a time-wasting endeavor.
The game is quite short, with some players wishing for more content and mechanics to enhance the experience.
Pacing issues arise from the rapid succession of the Alleyman's speeches, which can diminish their individual impact.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, with a strong emphasis on thematic horror and a striking color palette that enhances tension. Reviewers appreciate the promising writing and the engaging responses from characters, contributing to an immersive experience that captivates players despite varying gameplay preferences.
- “The atmosphere and writing are really promising.”
- “A well-crafted short dice game where the horror lies in its themes and atmosphere more than its gameplay.”
- “The stark color palette amplifies this atmospheric tension, with the dominant reds and blacks creating an immediate sense of danger and finality.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is generally praised for its accessibility and solid design, offering an enjoyable experience, particularly in its atmospheric and thematic elements. However, reviewers express a desire for more depth and meaningful mechanics to enhance the overall experience, suggesting potential for expansion into a fuller game.
- “The design work is solid, and the actual gameplay itself makes it easy to play.”
- “At the end, this is a lovely short game jam entry with great presentation, enjoyable gameplay, and mystery-filled writing.”
- “I'd enjoy seeing the game get fleshed out into a full experience with some more meaningful mechanics.”
- “I'd enjoy seeing the game fleshed out into a full experience with some more meaningful mechanics.”
- “A well-crafted short dice game where the horror lies in its themes and atmosphere more than its gameplay.”
- “If you feel like it, maybe add some more mechanics and flesh out the world a bit.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The music in the game is characterized as subtle and fitting for the scenario, effectively creating an eerie yet calm atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate its deceptive simplicity, noting that it enhances the themes of mortality and desperation without overwhelming the player with dramatic orchestration or jump scares.
- “The music is appropriately eerie yet calm.”
- “What immediately struck me was the soundtrack's deceptive simplicity.”
- “The music doesn't assault you with ominous orchestration or jump-scare stingers.”
- “Every word, every visual element, and every musical note serves the central theme of mortality and desperate bargaining.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The story is described as simple and reminiscent of an old fable, fitting well within the game's context, but some players feel it lacks depth given the length of gameplay required to reach 100 points. While the game is enjoyable, there are calls for additional features like multiplayer and a more developed story mode to enhance the overall experience.
- “The story is simple, but feels right at home in an old fable for a simple game.”
- “The dice game itself is pretty cool, but I think getting to 100 points is a little too long for what story is told in-between.”
- “The dice game itself is pretty cool, but I think getting to 100 points is a little too long for the story that is told in-between.”
- “This game was fun, but nothing I saw from the trailer made it into the game. Also, please add multiplayer and a story mode; this game would be peak as hell.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their captivating artwork, which draws players in with an elegant and aristocratic aesthetic reminiscent of characters like Muzan Kibutsuji from 'Demon Slayer.' This visual style effectively combines beauty with a sense of supernatural malevolence, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The artwork is what initially brought me to it, but it was definitely worth sticking around to get all the achievements!”
- “Not to mention there's something rather reminiscent of Muzan Kibutsuji from 'Demon Slayer' in his aesthetic - that same elegant, almost aristocratic bearing - combined with an underlying supernatural malevolence.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character design and art for the alleyman received positive feedback, highlighting its appeal and creativity.
- “I liked the character design and art for the alleyman.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Despite being developed within the limitations of a visual novel jam, "pig" impressively delivers a compelling narrative infused with significant emotional depth, resonating strongly with players.
- “For something created under the strict constraints of the O2A2 visual novel jam, 'Pig' achieves remarkable narrative and great emotional depth.”