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PIG

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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PIG is a single player tactical puzzle game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by DEADline Studios and was released on September 12, 2025. It received very 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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95%Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
atmosphere5 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and striking art style with a well-designed protagonist, the Alleyman, whose character and dialogue add significant atmosphere and depth.
  • Captivating and eerie soundtrack that enhances the horror and existential theme without overwhelming the player.
  • Simple, quick, and fun gameplay with multiple endings and achievements encouraging replayability, providing a meaningful and memorable short experience.
  • Very short overall playtime with limited content, leaving many players wanting more story and worldbuilding.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and somewhat easy, especially since the Alleyman often skips turns, reducing challenge for some endings.
  • Some pacing issues with the frequency of the Alleyman's speeches, which can lessen their individual impact and affect narrative flow.

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is widely praised for its strong, immersive qualities, with standout elements including a stark, tension-filled color palette and a fitting soundtrack that enhance the horror themes. The art style and background distortion contribute significantly to creating a unique, engaging ambiance that resonates well with players. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as fantastic, promising, and central to its appeal.

    • “The atmosphere was fantastic, the distortion of the background supreme, and the soundtrack was perfect.”
    • “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.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is subtle and perfectly suited to the game's eerie yet calm atmosphere, enhancing the central themes without overwhelming the player. Its deceptive simplicity and carefully crafted soundtrack effectively support the mood without relying on intense orchestration or jump scares.

    • “The atmosphere was fantastic, the distortion of the background - supreme and the soundtrack was perfect.”
    • “Every word, every visual element, and every musical note serves the central theme of mortality, and desperate bargaining.”
    • “The music is appropriately eerie yet calm.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging, easy to pick up, and enjoyable, with solid design and strong thematic elements. While the current mechanics work well for a short experience, several reviewers suggest expanding and adding depth to enhance long-term engagement. Overall, it offers a fun and well-crafted gameplay loop, especially fitting for a brief game jam entry.

    • “The gameplay is catchy and really fun, 10/10.”
    • “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 Pig get fleshed out into a full game 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.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are beautifully designed with striking artwork that initially attracts players, featuring elegant and supernatural aesthetics reminiscent of characters like Muzan Kibutsuji from "Demon Slayer." While visually impressive, some users feel the gameplay lacks progression despite the captivating visuals. Overall, the graphics significantly enhance the game's appeal and atmosphere.

    • “The visuals for this game were so beautiful, and the gambling aspect initially pulled me in too.”
    • “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.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The story is simple and fitting for the game's fable-like style, but its pacing feels stretched, with some players wanting more engaging content such as a dedicated story mode and multiplayer features to enhance the 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.”
    • “This game was fun but nothing I saw from the trailer came into the game, also, please add multiplayer and a story mode, this game would be peak as hell.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes profound and indescribable emotions, delivering impressive narrative depth despite its development constraints. Its emotional impact stands out as a key strength.

    • “The alleyman has made me feel things I cannot describe.”
    • “For something created under the strict constraints of the O2A2 Visual Novel Jam, 'Pig' achieves remarkable narrative and great emotional depth.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is light and situational, often arising from relatable gameplay experiences such as struggling to keep up with other players. It adds a fun and engaging element to the game without being overly prominent.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's replayability is limited, but considering it was developed in just 10 days, it still offers a worthwhile experience.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is highlighted by appealing design and detailed artwork, particularly noted in the alleyman character. However, deeper narrative growth or complexity is not mentioned.

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PIG is a tactical puzzle game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for PIG include turn-based, first-person, indie, linear, psychological and others.

PIG is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

PIG was released on September 12, 2025.

PIG was developed by DEADline Studios.

PIG has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked PIG for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

PIG is a single player game.

Similar games include SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim, Last Report, Black Jacket, Slay the Princess, D1AL-ogue and others.