The Sickle Family

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The Sickle Family is a single player casual platformer game with horror and drama themes. It was developed by CH757 and was released on September 30, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Sickle Family is a haunting adventure game about dogs, exploring how inaction, even when everything seems normal, can lead to deep trauma and heartbreak. It tells a real-life story of grief, loss, and the hidden consequences of everyday moments.

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

Emotional and heart-aching story with a deep, meaningful message about caring for dogs and animal welfare.
Unique and remarkable art style that complements the game's atmosphere and horror elements well.
Engaging gameplay with a good balance of horror, suspense, and emotional depth that leaves a lasting impact.

Short game length, with some players wishing for more content especially on the computer/desktop exploration sections.
Some minor issues with UI, such as overlapping filters and text making reading difficult at times.
Certain gameplay elements, like the effect and impact of using the shotgun, lack clear explanation.

emotional
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The game delivers a powerful emotional experience, evoking strong feelings and taking players on an intense emotional roller coaster that even moved some to tears.
- “God, this game made me cry.”
- “In this game, you go through an emotional roller coaster.”
story
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The story is praised for its emotional depth and uniqueness, combining a heart-aching narrative with stunning art. It stands out as a distinctive and memorable experience within the horror genre.
- “Gorgeous art, heart-aching story.”
- “Great game, a different horror game in terms of design and gameplay, really unique story”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its unique style and design, offering an interesting and different horror experience that is enhanced by a compelling underlying story.
- “This game had a unique style, interesting gameplay, and the best part of it was its underlying message.”
- “Great game, a different horror game in terms of design and gameplay, really unique story”