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"1000xRESIST is a single-player Horror Adventure game with an intriguing story, compelling visuals, and an amazing soundtrack. The game combines "big idea" sci-fi and coming-of-age themes, offering a cerebral and emotional experience. As Watcher, you serve humanity 1000 years in the future, fighting a disease spread by an alien occupation."

"Who's Lila?" is a narrative-driven adventure game that follows the story of a detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of a woman named Lila. The game features unique puzzle mechanics and a distinct 2D art style, immersing players in a dark and suspenseful atmosphere as they uncover the truth behind Lila's disappearance. With multiple endings and branching storylines, "Who's Lila?" offers a replayable and engaging experience.

STORYUSSR, 1986. When Ira Grachevskaya goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, not a soul seems to be concerned – except for the quiet outcast Asya Shubina, that is. Uncover the mystery behind Ira’s disappearance, transmit your radio signal to the universe and learn why a bird flies past the window. CHARACTERSMeet the cast. A problem child and a truant, Ira doesn't have the best reputati…

"Of the Devil" is an episodic cyberpunk murder mystery where you play as Morgan, a public defender tasked with unraveling complex cases involving mega-corporations, gangs, and conspiracies in a surveillance-heavy 2086. Use unique insights and sharp wit to navigate courtroom battles and uncover hidden truths. Each episode explores self-contained mysteries amid a dystopian future.

"Stories Untold" is a narrative-driven experimental adventure game, combining text-adventure, point-and-click, and horror elements in 4 interconnected stories. It offers 80s retro aesthetics with innovative gameplay and tense psychological horror, engaging players in a unique anthology of visual storytelling. Try the free demo "The House Abandon" for a taste.

"Zero Escape: The Nonary Games" is a collection of two visual novels, "999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors" and "Virtue's Last Reward." Players must solve puzzles and make decisions to escape life-threatening situations, with different story paths and endings based on choices made. The games blend elements of adventure, escape-room, and thriller genres, with a suspenseful narrative centered around nonary games and human experimentation.

In "Subsurface Circular," play as a detective investigating disappearances among robotic workers on a subterranean monorail. Solve dialogue puzzles using a unique vocabulary-based inventory system to uncover the world's secrets. This polished, one-sitting game features a graphical twist on classic text-based adventures and includes an original soundtrack, art gallery, and unlockable developer commentary.

"The Beginner's Guide" is a unique narrative-driven game that explores the mind of a fictional game developer through a series of unfinished games. The player delves into the developer's thoughts and feelings as they navigate through a variety of experimental game designs, shedding light on the creative process and the struggles that come with it. The game serves as a thoughtful commentary on game development and the relationship between creators and their work.

In "The Red Strings Club," navigate a cyberpunk world where a corporation claims it can eliminate negative emotions from society. As a bartender and hacker, uncover the truth behind this program and its true intentions, questioning what happiness means and what limits should be set to achieve it. Utilize pottery, bartending, and phone impersonation to bring down the corporate conspiracy.

In "The Hex," players navigate a tabletop role-playing game come to life, exploring a mysterious map and uncovering the stories of seven different characters. Each character has unique abilities and mechanics, ranging from text-based adventures to action-packed sequences. The game's narrative-driven gameplay and innovative format offer a fresh take on the RPG genre, with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling.