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Related is a single player puzzle game with horror, fantasy, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by FRACTALCATZ and was released on May 14, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Related is a game that immerses into the dark but fascinating story of two sisters. Explore the dark locations of an abandoned orphanage, solve mysteries, while immersed in memories.

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
story18 positive mentions

  • The game has a compelling and intriguing story with psychological horror and mystery elements that capture player interest.
  • The hand-drawn art style and eerie atmospheric soundtrack are highly praised and add significantly to the mood and immersion.
  • Puzzles are generally well-designed, challenging yet not overly difficult, complementing the point-and-click gameplay effectively.
  • The game is very short, with only one chapter available, and the story feels incomplete and abandoned without continuation or updates.
  • Gameplay mechanics such as slow and clunky character movement, awkward dialogue progression, and limited save options reduce player enjoyment.
  • There are technical issues including occasional bugs, long load times, lack of voice acting, and some awkward or unclear UI elements that detract from the experience.
  • story

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its intriguing, immersive, and emotionally touching narrative, combining a haunting yet captivating art style reminiscent of storybooks with dark, psychological themes. However, many users note that the story feels incomplete, as only the first chapter is available, leaving players eager for continuation and deeper development. Some critiques mention that while the atmosphere and art are strong, the story and dialogue could benefit from more polish to fully realize its potential.

    • “The story's pretty good; it sets up the mystery well and has some sweet moments. The opening does a good job of setting the mood for the game and tells you what you’re in for.”
    • “The art and storyline are very transfixing, so much so that I will definitely keep an eye out for when chapters two and three are available because I must know what happens after chapter one.”
    • “This game shines through beauty, effective simplicity, and great storytelling through exploration, action scenes, and cut scenes, with an occasional jump scare thrown in.”
    • “Incomplete story; this is only part of the story (first chapter of three).”
    • “Sadly, the story and dialogue aren't great.”
    • “That made the story fall flat for me.”
  • graphics

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive, hand-drawn art style praised for its unique, soft yet grim aesthetic and emotional eye animations, creating a haunting and atmospheric experience. While the artwork and setting are generally well-received, some criticism targets the character animations, which can feel awkward and slow. Overall, the visual style effectively complements the game's unsettling tone and story.

    • “The art style is really good; it has this nice hand-drawn feeling to it. One of the best parts of the art in the game is the music box puzzle—the artist did a really good job with it.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous, and I also really enjoyed the music tracks.”
    • “So far the best part was the art style, especially the way they animated the eyes; it actually looks very emotional.”
    • “Puzzles are easy enough once you know how to do them, but it's the graphics and story that get you.”
    • “While the graphics and sound are subtle and haunting, the dialogue is clunky and lacks that subtlety.”
    • “The way these graphics are created in this game made me think of Fran, but the way it was colored and drawn reminded me of those storybooks that scared you into listening to your parents; then when you became older you finally realized how messed up they are. The art style was soft, cute with a twist of grim.”
  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay features classic point-and-click mechanics with puzzle-solving elements, creating an engaging and atmospheric experience reminiscent of Fran Bow. However, many users find the controls slow and clunky, with limited movement options and a need for refinement and polish to improve intuitiveness and overall flow. Despite these issues, the gameplay is still appreciated for its story integration and unique mechanics.

    • “Related is a dark and disturbing puzzle adventure with excellent hand-drawn art and intuitive gameplay.”
    • “Related is a 2D sidescroller that uses puzzles and point-and-click gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay reminded me of Fran Bow and I loved the music; it fits the atmosphere well.”
    • “Gameplay is so slow and clunky, not worth $1.”
    • “The mechanics could use some tweaks and improvements, and the game feels like it could use some basic polish as well.”
    • “I do wish that there were more intuitive walk mechanics.”
  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its eerie, atmospheric soundtracks that complement the art style and overall mood. Players particularly appreciate the piano-driven tracks and unique elements like the music box puzzle, which enhance immersion and emotional impact.

    • “The soundtracks are eerie and fit the atmosphere of the game nicely.”
    • “The gameplay reminded me of Fran Bow and I loved the music; it fits the atmosphere well.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous, and I also really enjoyed the music tracks.”
  • atmosphere

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    78% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a well-crafted, eerie, and spooky atmosphere enhanced by haunting soundtracks and alluring hand-drawn art, creating a mysterious and immersive indie horror experience.

    • “If you like weird, atmospheric indie games with a bit of mystery, give it a shot.”
    • “The soundtracks are eerie and fit the atmosphere of the game nicely.”
    • “Related episode 1 is a short but pretty solid and good point and click horror game, with a pretty good story with a good mystery, pretty and sweet moments in it, really good art and a pretty good and spooky atmosphere.”
  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a powerful emotional experience through its eerie atmosphere, touching and sensitive storyline addressing difficult topics like mental health and child abuse, and expressive art style—especially the eye animations—that deeply engage players. Its short but impactful narrative leaves a lasting impression, though some players regret its abandonment.

    • “It has that kind of eerie, emotional vibe that pulls you in right away.”
    • “It had a touching, sad story in which I would have loved to continue playing (sadly, the game is abandoned now).”
    • “A short and touching point-and-click game, involving difficult topics including mental health and child abuse.”
  • character development

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

    Users feel that the game’s character development is currently lacking depth and appeal, expressing hope that future iterations will enhance character complexity, storytelling, and immersion.

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Related is a puzzle game with horror, fantasy, mystery and violence themes. Common tags for Related include beautiful, indie, 2d, female protagonist, surreal and others.

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

Related was released on May 14, 2020.

Related was developed by FRACTALCATZ.

Related has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Related for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Related is a single player game.

Similar games include True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1, Belladonna, Silence, PRICE, Creepy Tale and others.