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Selfloss

Kazimir’s journey handles topics like loss, and the frailty of humankind and nature, with such sincerity that makes Selfloss a journey worth shedding a tear or two for.
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76%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
81% User Score Based on 96 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

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Selfloss is a single player role playing game with fantasy, medieval, post-apocalyptic, historical and others themes. It was developed by Goodwin Games and was released on September 28, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Selfloss - Sorrow adventure of the kind old-man and his magic staff, inspired by the era of postimpresionism, in mixed fantasy setting of Ancient Russia, Iceland.

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews
story29 positive mentions
gameplay8 negative mentions
  • Stunning and beautiful art direction with a unique and immersive Slavic-inspired world and atmosphere.
  • Emotional and compelling story exploring themes of grief, healing, and self-sacrifice with memorable lore and narrative.
  • Atmospheric soundtrack and sound design that enhances the melancholy tone and deepens player immersion.
  • Clunky, slow, and sometimes unresponsive controls, especially with combat, platforming, and boat navigation.
  • Annoying and occasionally obstructive camera angles that hinder gameplay and exploration.
  • Technical issues such as glitches, bugs, collision problems, and some tedious puzzle design that disrupt flow.

  • story

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its melancholic, intimate narrative rooted in Slavic folklore, offering a subtle and atmospheric journey of healing and loss through environmental storytelling rather than direct exposition. Players appreciate the deep world-building, emotional resonance, and haunting soundtrack, though some find the slow pace and minimal dialogue challenging. Overall, the tale of Kazimir’s spiritual quest captivates those drawn to mythic, artful storytelling despite occasional gameplay frustrations.

    • “Set within a world inspired by Slavic folklore and Nordic myth, it tells the story of Kazimir, an aging wanderer and healer who embarks on a spiritual journey to perform a ritual known as the Selfloss.”
    • “The narrative is not delivered through expository dialogue or lengthy cutscenes but through gestures, fragments of folklore, and environmental storytelling. Kazimir’s own story unfolds subtly, revealed through his actions rather than words. For those who appreciate artful world-building, mythic storytelling, and the exploration of human emotion through symbolism, it offers something rare: a journey that feels intimate, spiritual, and deeply humane.”
    • “Its story is beautifully crafted, blending Slavic mythology with themes of healing and loss.”
    • “It had just enough of a story to keep me engaged but was more frustrating than fun to actually play.”
    • “Kinda slow - slower than story and elderly character require.”
    • “It's clear the devs are passionate about the story, but there's no way to sugarcoat the fact that the gameplay is really, really unenjoyable.”

  • gameplay

    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 71% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay received mixed feedback, with many praising its integration of exploration, puzzles, and combat that complement the narrative's reflective tone, while others criticized it for slow pacing, clunky controls, awkward camera angles, and occasional bugs. Though some found the mechanics basic or frustrating, others appreciated the game's focus on mood and story over fast-paced action. Overall, the gameplay is seen as serviceable and fitting for the experience, but lacking polish and refinement expected by some players.

    • “Mechanically, Selfloss blends exploration, light combat, and puzzle-solving in a way that complements its meditative tone.”
    • “The final confrontation with the lich stood out for requiring you to utilize every mechanic you had learned throughout the game—a brilliant culmination of the adventure.”
    • “A beautiful and handcrafted experience with intuitive puzzle and combat mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is far too slow, the inputs imprecise, the crashes and glitches more frequent than acceptable.”
    • “Tutorials and dialogue would replay when you revisit the area where they trigger; certain chapters had game mechanics that seemed to be made only to annoy the player (chapter 4).”
    • “The dull gameplay with awkwardly controlling character, annoying dynamic camera which makes areas disorienting, does not add much to the game other than distract from it actually not having a whole lot to say.”

  • atmosphere

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a dark, melancholic, and immersive atmosphere through stunning visuals, hauntingly beautiful music, and rich mythological storytelling. Its deliberate pacing and artistic direction draw players deeply into its moody, meditative world, making the experience emotionally engaging despite some gameplay or technical issues. Overall, the atmosphere is widely praised as a standout feature that enhances the game's emotional and aesthetic impact.

    • “The gentle ebb of waves, the glow of your staff, and the rhythmic paddling of your small boat across dark waters all contribute to an atmosphere that feels both mournful and sacred.”
    • “Selfloss is truly a gorgeous and atmospheric game, with moody environments, beautiful background music, and a phenomenal artistic direction.”
    • “The game’s atmosphere is stunning, with its visually striking world and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which together create an immersive and meditative experience.”

  • music

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 21% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting beauty, atmospheric quality, and emotional depth, perfectly complementing the visuals and storytelling. It effectively enhances the immersive and moody tone, often described as memorable and integral to the overall experience. Some minor critiques note abrupt cutscene endings that disrupt the otherwise seamless musical ambiance.

    • “The sound and music set the atmosphere perfectly.”
    • “The soundtrack deepens this impression, weaving soft ambient themes and mournful strings that echo the isolation of Kazimir’s journey.”
    • “The game’s atmosphere is stunning, with its visually striking world and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which together create an immersive and meditative experience.”
    • “Music is also very moody and really adds to the tone of the game; I would consider picking up the OST later because while it's not the best, it's still really good.”
    • “Last little curio: the music you hear in the trailer video, the singing is in Danish.”
    • “Every act of aid you perform—a ritual for a mourning mother, a song for a stranded whale, a blessing for a lost soul—adds another layer to the theme of selflessness that defines the experience.”

  • graphics

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a distinctive and beautiful art style with stunning, atmospheric visuals that evoke a melancholy and dreamy tone, often compared to titles like Tunic and Death's Door. Its graphics, combined with haunting music and ambient sound design, significantly enhance the emotional and narrative experience, creating an immersive and captivating world.

    • “The game offers a visually stunning experience, with beautiful graphics and good sound design that perfectly set the mood.”
    • “The art style is great and the melancholy tone throughout adds to the atmosphere of this game.”
    • “It's tone and atmosphere is top notch and visuals are absolutely gorgeous.”

  • emotional

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    95% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The game delivers a unique, deeply emotional experience characterized by themes of grief, renewal, and melancholy, enhanced by beautiful art and haunting music. Players find it heartfelt and immersive, often describing it as touching and memorable, though some note occasional frustrations. Overall, it is praised for its emotional authenticity and lasting impact.

    • “Emotionally and aesthetically this game is unique, sometimes even profound.”
    • “A touching dark Slavic fantasy about an old man on a quest to find an orca's soul, help aquatic critters on the way, and maybe mend his own soul in the process.”
    • “The game’s creators clearly prioritized emotion over precision, and that emotional authenticity carries it through its rough patches.”
    • “Boring story.”

  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is characterized by slow movement, clunky controls, and tedious trial-and-error sequences, making progression feel repetitive and frustrating despite easy puzzles. Checkpoints are spaced too far apart, exacerbating the sense of grind during the back-and-forth gameplay.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The solutions are obvious, but there's a lot of tedious back and forth to complete them.”
    • “The puzzles are generally very easy but can be tedious to execute, especially because you move so slowly and handle so badly.”

  • stability

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

    The game's stability is marred by frequent crashes, glitches, and technical issues like camera and pathfinding bugs, which, combined with slow and imprecise gameplay, disrupt the overall experience and can lead to frustration.

    • “The gameplay is far too slow, the inputs imprecise, the crashes and glitches more frequent than acceptable.”
    • “The deliberate slowness that makes the experience contemplative can at times border on tedium, especially when technical hiccups—such as camera glitches or pathfinding bugs—disrupt the flow.”

  • optimization

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

    The game delivers generally solid performance and fast loading times, though minor issues like stutters, visual clipping, and inconsistent lighting occasionally reveal its indie nature. Overall, the optimization is good but not entirely polished.

    • “What's also good is the performance and loading times; on a technical level, it works very well.”
    • “Performance issues—minor stutters, visual clipping, and inconsistent lighting—further remind you of the game’s indie origins.”
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60%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Selfloss is a role playing game with fantasy, medieval, post-apocalyptic, historical and others themes. Common tags for Selfloss include indie, magic, exploration, emotional, relaxing and others.

Selfloss is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Selfloss was released on September 28, 2021.

Selfloss was developed by Goodwin Games.

Selfloss has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Selfloss for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Selfloss is a single player game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Hob, Echoes of the End, Somerville, Toren, INMOST and others.