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Primordia is a single-player, hilarious and wholesome post-apocalyptic Science Fiction Arcade game, featuring an atmospheric setting, amazing visuals, and soundtrack. You play as Horatio Nullbuilt, a stoic robot searching for the energy source that was stolen from him and his companion Crispin. The game offers an epic storyline and optional puzzles, leading to discoveries about the extinction of the human race and Horatio's origins, while voiced by Logan Cunningham.

Unforeseen Incidents is a point-and-click adventure game that follows Harper Pendor, a handyman, as he gets caught up in a conspiracy involving a deadly virus. With the help of a journalist and a scientist, Harper must uncover the truth and save the day. The game features hand-drawn art and a variety of puzzles to solve.

"An English Haunting" is a point-and-click adventure game set in 1907 London, where players assume the role of Professor Patrick Moore, who has 72 hours to prove the existence of the afterlife. The game features pixel art backgrounds and is based on inventory puzzles, as players travel from London to Scotland and ultimately to the haunted manor of Benwell Street to build the Box of Revelations with the help of a fake medium. The goal is to save Moore's investigative department from shutting down forever.

In Aviary Attorney, players assume the role of a 19th-century anthropomorphic bird attorney. Through point-and-click gameplay, they investigate cases, question witnesses, and present evidence to solve courtroom dramas. With hand-drawn art and humor, this game offers a unique take on visual novel adventure games.

Detective Grimoire is a puzzle-based detective game with a fully voiced and animated cast. Players explore beautiful digitally painted environments, interview suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the secret of a murder at a mythical creature tourist attraction. Indie Statik praises it for its focus on enjoyable gameplay and superior design compared to other crime games.

"To the Moon" is a narrative-driven game about Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts, who enter the memories of a dying man, Johnny, to fulfill his last wish - to go to the moon. The doctors traverse backwards through Johnny's life, revealing fragments of his past and uncovering the reasons behind his unusual request. Through this emotional journey, players uncover a heartwarming story of love, loss, and unfulfilled dreams.

"Tangle Tower" is a puzzling adventure game where players explore a creepy mansion to solve a murder mystery. Interrogate eccentric suspects, gather clues, and solve intricate puzzles to uncover the truth. With hand-drawn art and a witty script, this game offers a captivating and immersive experience.

"Bear With Me" is an episodic noir adventure game where Amber, helped by her teddy bear sidekick Ted E. Bear, searches for her missing brother amidst a series of fires and suspects in the illustrated Paper City. The game features a unique 2D art style, clever dialogues full of puns, and various puzzles to solve. Be prepared for a gritty, yet humorous journey with a mysterious arsonist on the loose.

Mindcop is a single-player adventure game where you have 5 days to solve a murder mystery in Merrylin Crater Camp. Use your unique Mindcop abilities to explore suspects’ thoughts through real-time puzzle gameplay, make strategic time-based choices, and uncover hidden truths in a non-linear whodunnit with spectacular graphics, an excellent soundtrack, and a hilarious twist.

"Paper Cages" is a horror game that explores the theme of mental health, with themes of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The game tasks you with daily activities, personifying the idea of an "Archenemy" as internal struggles. With a focus on Personal themes, players must navigate these challenges with only a mouse and keyboard. For those interested in serious topic games, check out "Death and Taxes" by the same developers.